Archive for June, 2010
Dr. Moore Makes Trip to South Carolina to Tout Benefits of Nuclear Energy
On June 17 and 18, CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore visited South Carolina to meet with media, influencers, and students to promote the economic and clean air benefits of the nuclear energy.
Dr. Moore began his trip by addressing more than 20 members of the Beaufort Kiwanis Club in a 30-minute speech and answered questions about the role of nuclear as part of a clean energy policy.
He highlighted the [read more]
Gov. Whitman Discusses Policy Roadmap, Clean Energy Policy with Top-Tier Media
On Wednesday, June 24, CASEnergy co-chair Governor Christine Todd Whitman spoke with top-tier national and regional outlets which focus on either business or environmental policies to address the role of nuclear power in the nation’s clean energy future. She discussed the Coalition’s Policy Roadmap for Clean Energy, which was unveiled in Washington, DC on May 12, with specific regard to the particular points which support responsible energy legislation, [read more]
National Association of Manufacturers Highlights Jobs in Nuclear Industry
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) released a study on June 28, 2010, titled “Manufacturing Strategy for Jobs and a Competitive America,” which highlights the nuclear industry’s importance in creating and sustaining manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
The study calls for the creation of a comprehensive energy strategy that will support the manufacturing process. NAM’s strategy specifically lists nuclear energy as a fuel that can provide the reliable, “baseload” energy [read more]
Nuclear Power Works
By Larry Stone, CASEnergy Coalition Member
Lansing State Journal (Letter-to-the-Editor)
June 16, 2010
The LSJ’s June 2 editorial (“Michigan is pivoting away from coal“) neglected to mention one of the most efficient sources of clean energy: nuclear power.
As Michigan grapples with the challenges coal and oil pose, we should recognize that nuclear energy produces virtually zero carbon emissions and, as a 24/7 baseload power source, can help address [read more]
Energize S.C. Job Creation
By Dr. Patrick Moore
The Post and Courier (Op-Ed)
Friday, June 18, 2010
Business and policy leaders in the U.S. and South Carolina have the chance to generate substantial, long-term economic benefits, protect the environment, and address long-term energy needs, all by supporting innovation and expansion of clean energy industries.
One such clean energy source is nuclear energy, which generates over 70 percent of all carbon-free electricity in America. The [read more]
Maudine R. Cooper, Greater Washington Urban League
Maudine R. Cooper took the helm of the Greater Washington Urban League as President and CEO in December 1990. A 70-year-old nonprofit, community service and civil rights organization, the League is one of more than 100 affiliates of the National Urban League and a member of the United Way of the National Capital Area. The League provides direct services in four key areas: education, employment and training, aging and health [read more]
