Archive for September, 2007
President Bush Supports Nuclear as “Clean Energy Technology”
Nuclear Power Provides Energy Security, Preserves Environment
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) applauds President Bush’s speech today highlighting nuclear energy’s decisive role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
“We [need] to take advantage of clean safe nuclear power,” Bush said. “Nuclear power is the one existing source of energy that can generate massive amounts of electricity without causing any air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions. Without the [read more]
UN Climate Change Talks Highlight The Need for Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy Vital to Reducing Greenhouse Gases Worldwide
WASHINGTON, DC, September 26, 2007 – The Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) applauds the UN’s climate change summit on Monday and the importance it attached to the role of nuclear energy in meeting the world’s future energy demand.
In a bold call to action, French President Nicholas Sarkozy challenged the world’s biggest polluters to cut their greenhouse gas emissions by at [read more]
CASEnergy Supports the Expansion of Nuclear Power Plants in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2007 – In a move consistent with the growing shift toward nuclear energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is receiving an increased number of licensing applications to build and operate new reactors. Currently, power companies have plans for 28 more nuclear reactors throughout the country. Today, NRG Energy filed a combined operating license application (COL) with the NRC to build and operate two new reactors at [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Gov. Whitman Emphasizes Role of Nuclear Power in Meeting Michigan and Nation’s Energy Needs
LANSING, MI, September 18, 2007 – Former EPA Administrator and Governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman addressed the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Future Forum today in a speech highlighting nuclear energy’s potential in Michigan.
“In this country, we are often good at saying no to many things, but if we want to continue to enjoy the quality of life we have today, we will have to start saying yes [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman Brings CASEnergy Message to Michigan
CASEnergy Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman traveled to Michigan to address the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Future Forum Conference on September 18. She spoke to approximately 300 guests including state legislators, business leaders and community members. Whitman’s message focused on the need to develop a comprehensive energy policy and the critical role nuclear energy can play to supply the country’s and, specifically, Michigan’s future energy demand.
“We are faced with an [read more]
The Case for Nuclear Power
By Christine Todd Whitman
BusinessWeek
September 17, 2007
I am addicted to electricity. So are you. And so is your business. We live in an “always on” world–air conditioners, streetlights, TVs, PCs, cell phones, and more. And with forecasts that we’ll need 40% more electricity by 2030, determining how we can realistically feed our energy addiction without ruining our environment is the critical challenge of the new century. [read more]
Dr. Patrick Moore Highlights Nuclear Energy Safety, Efficiency and Positive Impact on Michigan Economy in Local Speeches
September 11, 2007 – CASEnergy co-chair Dr. Patrick Moore is in Michigan to share his views on framing the nuclear debate and its benefits for the state’s environment, economy and community.
The key to a successful energy future begins with the way we look at – and talk about – nuclear energy. For years, the nuclear debate has been highly emotional, based on misconceived dangers and misunderstood science. But the [read more]
Dr. Patrick Moore Visits Michigan
Not one to tire easily, Dr. Patrick Moore hit the ground running on September 11, traveling across Michigan speaking to reporters and influential audiences at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Washtenaw Economic Club and World Affairs Council. Dr. Moore shared his views on nuclear energy and its benefits for the state’s environment, economy and community.
Click here to read the press release about Dr. Moore’s visit to Michigan.
His day [read more]
Nuclear Energy’s Role in the Fight Against Global Climate Change
By Dr. Patrick Moore
Kiplinger Business Resource Center
September 2007
As global climate change becomes one of the highest environmental and political priorities here at home and abroad, Americans want to know how to react.
Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change — an international group of scientists — released “Mitigation of Climate Change”, a report outlining what the world must do to fight global climate [read more]