Archive for 2007
Affordable, reliable, clean
By Christine Todd Whitman
Charlotte Observer
June 19, 2007
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Nuclear energy is a vital component of North Carolina’s energy portfolio, supplying 30 percent of the state’s electricity needs affordably, reliably and without producing any greenhouse gases. Nuclear energy is one of the most abundant and environmentally friendly electricity sources in America, and has served society well for decades. Unfortunately, however, many people lack a real [read more]
G8 Leaders Discuss Climate Change
Nuclear Energy Vital to Meeting Future Energy Demands
WASHINGTON, DC, June 6, 2007 – With climate change figuring high on this week’s G8 Summit agenda, the world’s leading nations have a prime opportunity to draw attention to the role that nuclear energy must play in meeting future energy demand around the world.
The central themes of this year’s summit are “growth and responsibility.” Nuclear energy goes to the heart of [read more]
World Environment Day Highlights Need for More Nuclear Power
Statement by Dr. Patrick Moore, Co-founder and former leader Greenpeace, Co-Chair, CASEnergy Coalition
WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 5, 2007 – “As international attention is focused on the United Nations Environmental Program’s choice of ‘Melting Ice – A Hot Topic?’ as the theme of the 2007 World Environment Day, the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) urges the international community to support the increased use of nuclear energy as a way to [read more]
Gov. Whitman Promotes Nuclear Energy in Speech to Florida Economic Club
ASEnergy Co-Chair Touts Benefits of Nuclear Energy in Meeting Rising Demand
TALLAHASSEE, FL, May 30, 2007 – Former EPA Administrator and Governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman addressed the Florida Economic Club today in a speech that highlighted the role nuclear energy can play in meeting Florida’s rising electricity demand and addressing the challenges posed by global climate change.
“Our world-class economy depends on world-class grids to trade stocks, [read more]
Co-Chair Gov. Whitman Speaks to the Florida Economic Club
Fresh off the heels of a very successful CASEnergy Capitol Hill Symposium in early May, the coalition hosted yet another great event in Tallahassee, FL. On May 30th, CASEnergy Co-Chair Governor Christine Todd Whitman addressed the Florida Economic Club, where she talked about nuclear power’s role in helping us meet future energy needs.
Click here to view the press release detailing Gov. Whitman’s Speech
An engaged audience of approximately 225 [read more]
Nuclear Power Offers Clean Energy, Clean Air
By Christine Todd Whitman
Tampa Tribune
May 30, 2007
Summer – a time for vacations, the beach, fun in the sun – and high electricity bills.
When the mercury rises, so does demand on the electricity grid. The problem is one of short supply and growing demand. We are more dependent on electricity today than ever before. Our power needs grow each passing year, driven by an increasingly [read more]
Broad Base Support for Clean and Safe Nuclear Energy
CASEnergy Coalition Passes 1,000 Members
WASHINGTON, DC, May 23, 2007 – Today, Clean and Safe Energy Coalition Co-Chairs Christine Todd Whitman and Dr. Patrick Moore announced that the coalition has passed the 1,000 member mark.
Since its inception in April 2006, CASEnergy has attracted a diverse membership of consumers, conservationists, academics, health care advocates, labor organizations, environmentalists, and state and community leaders in support of the role clean and safe [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Applauds Browns Ferry Restart
Restart of Unit 1 Reactor Sign of Positive Growth for the Nuclear Industry
WASHINGTON, DC, May 22, 2007 – Leaders of the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition – the CASEnergy Coalition – strongly applaud the restart of the Unit 1 reactor today at the Browns Ferry nuclear power plant in Alabama.
“The restart of Unit 1 at Browns Ferry proves the industry can undertake the large scale building projects necessary [read more]
CASEnergy Symposium on Capitol Hill
CASEnergy Co-Chairs Christine Todd Whitman, former NJ Governor and EPA Administrator, and Dr. Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace, hosted a lunchtime symposium entitled “The Role of Nuclear in Addressing Our Nation’s Energy Challenges” on Tuesday, May 15, 2007.
The event, held on Capitol Hill, was a great success and united diverse groups representing unions, manufacturers, nuclear utilities and an important environmental organization to discuss our nation’s energy issues. The goal [read more]
CASEnergy Praises the IPCC Report on Global Climate Change
CASEnergy is pleased to learn that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recognized nuclear energy and the important role it can play in meeting global energy needs, while mitigating the effects of global climate change.
The IPCC’s most recent report, “Mitigation of Climate Change,” provides recommendations on how the world must fight global climate change.
In the report, it strongly emphasizes the need to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions, [read more]
CASEnergy Brings Government and Industry Leaders Together to Discuss Nuclear Energy
On Tuesday, May 15th, 2007, in conjunction with its one-year anniversary, the CASEnergy Coalition will be hosting a lunchtime symposium entitled “The Role of Nuclear in Addressing Our Nation’s Energy Challenges.”
The Honorable James Clyburn (D-SC) Majority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives will deliver the keynote address.
Both CASEnergy Co-Chairs will be attending, with opening remarks delivered by Former NJ Governor and EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman, and [read more]
CASEnergy Supports Wildlife Habitat Council
With the help of the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), wildlife – ospreys, black-eyed Susan, purple coneflowers, endangered gopher tortoises and even American alligators – find protection in natural habitats surrounding nuclear power plants.
A number of CASEnergy Coalition members are familiar with the stellar work of WHC. For our members who have not yet partnered with this organization, we would like to introduce you to this important conservation group.
WHC [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Statement on Spent Fuel Management
Time has shown that the current fleet of nuclear plants is essential for this nation’s economic growth and development by providing reliable, affordable energy and a new fleet of nuclear plants will be instrumental to continuing this development as well as meeting the rising electricity demand and clean air goals before us. A comprehensive used fuel management policy has a tremendous positive impact on ensuring that the stewardship of used [read more]
Robert Rosner interview with E&E TV
Robert Rosner, director of Argonne National Laboratories, was also interviewed on E&E TV On Point. He discusses climate change and states that increasing use of nuclear energy unavoidable in the U.S.
Dr. Moore interview with E&E TV
CASEnergy co-chair Dr. Patrick Moore was interviewed by E&E TV On Point, part of Energy & Environment Daily. A transcript is also available on this page.
Dr. Moore on CBS
Don Shelby at WCCO, a CBS affiliate, sat down with Dr. Moore to discuss his support of nuclear energy. The link takes you to the full interview.
Hillary Clinton on Nuclear Energy
In this short YouTube clip, Hillary Clinton addresses a question about nuclear energy. She states her concern for storing spent fuel, but that she believes nuclear power can supply our future energy needs.
Statement Regarding U.S.Senate Hearing on Global Warming
Statement of Dr. Patrick Moore
Co-Founder and former leader, Greenpeace
Co-Chair, CASEnergy Coalition
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS MUST INCLUDE NUCLEAR ENERGY
The climate change debate has made one thing abundantly clear: Global warming is an environmental reality that requires action. Our nation must step up to the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and I commend [read more]
