Archive for July, 2011
Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore Addresses the Future of Nuclear Energy in Georgia
On July 26 – 27, CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore met with key community leaders and media outlets in Columbus, Georgia to discuss the importance of nuclear energy in Georgia communities.
Dr. Moore spoke with a number of local media outlets including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, DJ Chip Radio Show on Foxie 105 FM and the Edgar Champagne Radio Show on Magic 101.3 FM to discuss the economic benefits of nuclear energy and how the construction of [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Members Address Economic Opportunities and Jobs in Nuclear at National Conference
CASEnergy Coalition members Col. Eric Rojo and Dr. Gil Brown provided their perspectives on the importance of nuclear power at a meeting of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators July 21-22. Col. Rojo, a former Department of Energy official, delivered the keynote speech at the NHCSL luncheon in Providence, R.I., focusing on the significant economic and job opportunities in the nuclear industry. Dr. Gil Brown, Professor and Coordinator of the [read more]
The Future of Energy Is In Our Hands
By Hilda Pinnix-Ragland
Friday, July 22, 2011
With ongoing concerns about the economy, a sustainable U.S. energy policy is now more important than ever. The future of energy security in America depends on our ability to take ownership of our energy production. Central to this objective will be ensuring a diverse, domestic energy supply that is clean, cost-efficient, and reliable- and most importantly, it must be safe.
Events at [read more]
Statement from Clean and Safe Energy Coalition on NRC Task Force Report on Nuclear Energy
The findings from a 90-day safety review by a Nuclear Regulatory Commission task force confirm the agency’s high standards of safety continue to be met at America’s nuclear energy facilities.
The NRC’s inspection activity complements significant industry efforts begun within days of the Fukushima Daiichi accident to verify every nuclear power facility’s readiness to maintain safety even during an extreme event, regardless of the cause. The agency has made clear [read more]
