Archive for 2010
CASEnergy Co-Chair Christine Whitman Promotes Benefits of Nuclear Energy in Michigan
CASEnergy Co-Chair Gov. Christine Todd Whitman visited Lansing, Michigan on Nov. 16 and met with a variety of individuals and organizations, as well as media, to emphasize the benefits and opportunities offered by nuclear energy.
Gov. Whitman began the day by speaking with Walt Sorg, a media personality and public figure in Lansing who hosts AM Lansing with Walt Sorg, a popular internet radio program that airs throughout [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Christine Whitman Touts Nuclear Power in Chicago
On November 15, CASEnergy co-chair Gov. Christine Todd Whitman traveled to Chicago to address the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s Energy Council Forum. While in Chicago, she also met with key local individuals and organizations and conducted media interviews.
Prior to addressing the Chamber, Gov. Whitman taped an interview for the “Noon Business Hour,” a weekday radio program covering national and regional business news that airs on WBBM-AM, the CBS Radio [read more]
Christine Todd Whitman: Bullish on America’s nuclear energy future
Christine Todd Whitman talks with Kirk Heinze on WJR
Christine Todd Whitman is the former Governor of New Jersey, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Co-Chair of the of the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition, a national grassroots coalition which supports increased use of nuclear energy as an environmentally safe, affordable and reliable source of electricity.
Gov. Whitman spoke to the Lansing Economic Club on November 16 about [read more]
Take 5: Christine Todd Whitman
CASEnergy co-chair touts nuclear power
November 21, 2010
Barbara Wieland
Despite what some critics might think, former federal Environmental Protection Agency chief Christine Todd Whitman says nuclear energy is both clean and safe.
Whitman, co-chair of the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition – CASEnergy – brought the organization’s pro-nuclear message to a luncheon meeting of the Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club luncheon last week at the Eagle Eye Banquet [read more]
Employment Opportunities in the Nuclear Energy Sector
Washington Informer
November 20, 2010
Leaders From Business, Labor and National Minority Organizations Meet in Washington to Discuss
Employment Opportunities in the Nuclear Energy Sector
Dialogue centered on workforce diversity, business opportunities and university training programs
The Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) held a Business, Labor and Minority Roundtable in Washington, D.C., bringing together leadership [read more]
Nuclear power remains a viable Texas energy option
Houston Chronicle
November 17, 2010
Bernard L. Weinstein
Several years ago, much was heard about a nuclear renaissance in America. After a nearly 30-year hiatus, the prospects of growing demand for electric power, likely caps on greenhouse gas emissions, and sizable federal loan guarantees led the nation’s utilities to express interest in building 28 new reactors. Unfortunately, their enthusiasm has waned considerably, a victim of the economic [read more]
Leaders From Business, Labor and National Minority Organizations Meet in Washington to Discuss Employment Opportunities in the Nuclear Energy Sector
Dialogue centered on workforce diversity, business opportunities and university training programs
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 18, 2010 – The Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) held a Business, Labor and Minority Roundtable yesterday in Washington, D.C., bringing together leadership and decision makers to participate in an open dialogue focused on developing mutually beneficial partnerships to expand employment, educational and business opportunities within the nuclear energy sector. The discussion centered on [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Christie Whitman Highlights Benefits of Nuclear Power in Top Tier Media Interviews
CASEnergy Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman spoke with a variety of top-tier media outlets on Tuesday, October 19 including the Associated Press, Newsweek and state radio outlets WTRH-AM out of Houston, WSTC/WNLK-AM in Fairfield, CT and New York’s nationally syndicated WOR NewsTalk Radio.
- Gov. Whitman’s first interview was taped for KTRH-AM Houston’s morning drive talk radio program, Morning News, and aired the next day on Wednesday, October 20. In the
Michigan Environmental Leader David Smethurst Becomes CASEnergy’s 2,500 Member
David’s passion for the outdoors, coupled with his award-winning career-long experience as a school administrator, has positioned him to be a leader in Michigan’s environmental community for over 30 years. His skills in strategic planning, fund raising administration and conservation have resulted in appointment to and service on several community boards, including: The Headwaters Land Conservancy, The Otsego Community Foundation, The Michigan State Forest Recreation Advisory Council and, The Michigan [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore Visits Arkansas to Tout Benefits of Nuclear
CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore visited Arkansas on Oct. 25-26 and met with a variety of individuals and organizations, as well as the media, to emphasize the benefits and opportunities offered by nuclear energy.
On Monday, Oct. 25, Dr. Moore delivered the evening keynote address at the Clinton School of Public Service to a group of about 65 community leaders, students and media. His speech gave an overview of CASEnergy, [read more]
A Bipartisan Energy Solution: Nuclear Power
Time
By Joel Klein
Oct. 28 – A few weeks ago, a group of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans descended on NASCAR’s Kansas City Sprint Cup race with a mission. They were members of Operation Free, a group that wants to end U.S. dependence on foreign oil, and they arrived with some pretty cool swag for the race crowd: camouflage T-shirts, key chains and drink holders, each emblazoned with a [read more]
Environmentalist touts nuclear power At Clinton School
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
By David Smith
October 26, 2010
A co-founder of environmentalist group Greenpeace told an audience at the Clinton School of Public Service on Monday that nuclear power is a solution for the country’s energy troubles.
Patrick Moore worked with Greenpeace and its predecessor from 1971 to 1986, leading efforts that stopped American testing of hydrogen bombs and protested the killing of whales and baby seals.
Moore, [read more]
Nuclear Energy: A Sound Investment (Commentary)
It is often said that hindsight is 20/20 because many don’t immediately see the potential benefit of a situation until much later.
The same theory could be applied to the skepticism some had about investing in nuclear energy. In the mid-1980s, the Grand Gulf nuclear plant was one of the most contentious political issues in Arkansas. Today, it stands as a shining example of electricity planning done [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Attends Nuclear Business Opportunity Conference in Dearborn, Michigan
The CASEnergy Coalition attended the Nuclear Business Opportunity Conference on Sept. 27-28 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, MI.
The Conference’s sponsors included GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy; PTACS of Michigan; Metropolitan Growth and Development Corporation; Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber; the City of Dearborn and DTE Energy.
Conference participants and speakers included the following individuals and organizations among others:
CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore Keynotes Nuclear Forum in Cleveland, Engages Regional Media on Merits of Increased Nuclear
CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore travelled to Cleveland, Ohio on September 20-21 to deliever a keynote address at Nuclear Forum Cleveland: The Future of Nuclear Technology in the U.S., and to meet with a variety of individuals, organizations and media outlets to promote the economic and environmental benefits of nuclear energy expansion. In his speech, Dr. Moore covered the growing acceptance of nuclear power among the American [read more]
Dr. Moore Sums up Nuclear’s Benefits in the Sunshine State
CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore recently made a trip to the Sunshine State on Sept. 16-17 to meet with a variety of individuals and organizations on behalf of the Coalition.
Over the two-day period, Dr. Moore met with representatives of a regional water management board and environmental groups to discuss the many economic and environmental benefits nuclear could bring to their communities and to identify opportunities for collaboration.
Nuclear energy [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Christie Whitman Touts Nuclear Power in Top Tier Media Interviews in New York
CASEnergy Co-Chair Governor Christine Todd Whitman traveled to New York City on September 23 for interviews with a wide variety of top-tier broadcast, print and radio outlets, during Climate Week NYC, to discuss nuclear energy’s vital role as part of a sustainable clean energy portfolio.
Gov. Whitman began the day with an appearance on MSNBC’s The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd and Savannah Guthrie. In the live in-studio interview, [read more]
Nukes 101: Up close and personal with nuclear power
CNET
By Martin LaMonica
October 1, 2010
SEABROOK, New Hampshire–After a period of stagnation, the U.S. nuclear power industry is pushing for another chance–both to build new power plants and to reshape popular opinion.
Earlier this week, I took a tour of the Seabrook Station nuclear power plant on the New Hampshire coast, just north of the Massachusetts border. I got to see some impressive engineering, relearn the physics of [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Gov. Whitman Visits the “Peach State” in Support of New Nuclear
CASEnergy Co-Chair Gov. Whitman travelled to Savannah, Ga. on Aug 25-26 for the 5th annual Georgia Environmental Conference, and to meet with a variety of individuals, organizations and media outlets who want to hear more about nuclear energy expansion and its necessary role as part of a sustainable clean energy portfolio.
On Thursday, Aug. 26, the governor met with representatives from the Savannah Chamber of Commerce of which about 30 [read more]
Putting nuclear energy in the right light for solving our energy crisis
The Citizen
By Benita Dodd
August 31, 2010
Support for nuclear energy has increased steadily since Gallup began polling Americans in 1994 on the issue. Then, 57 percent supported using nuclear power to generate electricity. This year, it was 62 percent. Even as support inches forward, however, innovation is at risk of being crushed under the heel of the vocal minority.
Electricity demands are expected to increase 27 percent [read more]
Nuke power too
Houston Chronicle
Letter to the Editor
State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte
August 24, 2010
In regard to “To create more jobs, focus on renewables” (Page B10, Aug. 15), as a Texas state senator and member of the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition, my supporters and I are dedicated to expanding this country’s clean-energy base and creating thousands of green jobs by supporting an energy portfolio that includes wind, [read more]
Nuclear energy: It’s our future … we must support it
Patriot-News Editorial Board
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
It is clear, for so many reasons, we as a nation must find ways to become less dependent on foreign oil and at the same time increase our green energy supply.
We talk and hear a lot about solar and wind power — in fact there are many government-backed programs providing grants and tax incentives for homeowners and companies willing to use [read more]
Dr. Moore Promotes Benefits of Nuclear Energy in Washington State
CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore traveled to Washington State on July 22-23 to promote the economic and clean air benefits of nuclear energy in meetings with local political leaders, organization representatives, and media.
On Thursday, July 22, Dr. Moore met with representatives from the technology industry and policy arena where he was able to answer questions about the Hanford site, loan guarantees, spent fuel storage and recycling and also discuss [read more]
These grads get jobs — at nuclear power plant
Miami Dade College’s Clean Energy Institute graduates get more than a diploma; they also get a job.
BY REBECCA HUVAL
August 12, 2010
It looked like a typical graduation ceremony. But instead of anxiously wondering about finding jobs in the uncertain economy, 22 graduates of the Clean Energy Institute walked across the auditorium stage Wednesday at the Miami Dade College Wolfson campus with letters of employment in hand and [read more]
