Archive for 2008
Dr. Patrick Moore Participates in Nuclear Debate with Dr. Arjun Makhijani
On December 10, 2008 CASEnergy co-hosted an event with the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IEER) at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore and IEER President Dr. Arjun Makhijani – two of the leading, but opposing, voices on nuclear power – met to debate the future role of nuclear energy. The debate was moderated by Bradford Plumer, Environment and Energy Reporter at The New [read more]
“What’s Happening”
ElectricTV.net
Years ago Dr, Moore was the co-founder of Greenpeace, today, he is our CASEnergy co-chair. Watch an interview he did with ETV’s Matthew Walton. Dr. Moore outlines his position on nuclear and his thoughts on the future of nuclear in the U.S.
Dr. Moore’s Trip to Michigan
Earlier this September, Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore traveled to Michigan for a series of speaking engagements and meetings with local officials in Saginaw and Lansing. The events drew large crowds of people curious to learn about his personal story and why, like many, he believes nuclear energy is vital to the future of America’s energy security and environment.
Dr. Moore began his trip at the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, [read more]
Greenpeace Founder Goes Nuclear
Patrick Moore
The Tampa Tribune
June 27, 2008
The 2008 presidential campaign has brought to the mainstream a phrase that environmentalists have invoked for years: “green-collar jobs.”
The idea of industries devoted to environmental sustainability promises something for everyone – economic growth and a cleaner world.
Today, Florida, along with many other states, is competing to build “green collar” industries – solar, wind, biomass, and the like. All [read more]
Job Creation in the Nuclear Renaissance
YouTube: Nuclear Energy’s Resurgence Promises to Spur Job Growth
Nuclear Energy’s Resurgence Promises to Spur Job Growth
CASEnergy white paper addresses job creation in the nuclear renaissance
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 17, 2008 – The Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy Coalition) today released a new white paper titled, Job Creation in the Nuclear Renaissance that catalogues the potential for tens of thousands of American jobs in the nuclear energy industry in the next decade.
Coalition Co-chair Christine Todd Whitman, former EPA administrator and New Jersey governor, was [read more]
Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman discusses the economic opportunities provided by nuclear
On June 17, co-chair Christine Todd Whitman hosted a press conference at the National Press Club to launch our new jobs initiative and release our new white paper titled “Job Creation in the Nuclear Renaissance.”
CASEnergy Releases Report on Job Growth Spurred by Nuclear Renaissance
White paper details prospects for tens of thousands of high-paying jobs
Who: The CASEnergy Coalition, joined by
- CASEnergy co-chair Christine Todd Whitman, former EPA Administrator and New Jersey Governor
- U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE)
- John Engler, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers and former Michigan Governor
- Mark H. Ayers, President, Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO
- Gilbert J. Brown, Ph.D., Professor and Coordinator, Nuclear Engineering Program, University of
CASEnergy Trip to Idaho
CASEnergy recently traveled to Idaho with co-chair Dr. Moore for a two-day schedule packed with meetings in Idaho Falls and Boise, and lots of media opportunities. Below are a few highlights:
Idaho Falls
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) hosted a breakfast for Dr. Moore, INL staff, Idaho Senators and City Council Members. The breakfast was followed by an interview with KIDK TV News and a meeting with the editorial board [read more]
PPI Debate: Is Atomic Energy A Cure for Climate Change?
On February 26, 2008, the CASEnergy Coalition got together with the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), research and education institute, to organize a debate in Washington, DC titled, “Is Atomic Energy A Cure for Climate Change?” Environmentalists who fall on both sides of the question, including CASEnergy co-chair Patrick Moore, got together to discuss nuclear energy and its role in the future of our country.
PPI wrote, “Nuclear energy has [read more]
Environmentalists Debate the Future of Nuclear Energy
On February 26, 2008, the Progressive Policy Institute held a debate in Washington, DC on nuclear energy titled, “Is Atomic Energy A Cure for Climate Change?” Our CASEnergy co-chair Dr. Patrick Moore was one of the panelists. The forum featured environmentalists debating environmentalists on the benefits of nuclear power versus the risks involved in generating it. See below to watch videos from the event and to see Dr. Moore in [read more]
Whitman Visits Illinois
CASEnergy co-chair Christine Todd Whitman kicked off 2008 with a trip to Illinois for a full day packed with meetings, speeches and discussions about nuclear energy with students, staff and faculty at Northside College Preparatory High School and Northeastern Illinois University.
This trip was part of the coalition’s efforts to engage more college students and younger people on nuclear energy and to encourage meaningful dialogue on energy issues.
Governor Whitman [read more]