News Release
CASEnergy Co-Chairs Celebrate Earth Day as Momentum Grows in Favor of Nuclear Energy Expansion
Support for the Expansion of Nuclear Power and Clean Energy at an All Time High
WASHINGTON, DC, April 22, 2010 – As the United States marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, leaders of the Clean and Safe Energy (CASEnergy) Coalition praise Americans’ growing support of emission-free nuclear power as part of the effort to meet the 80% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions recommended by President Obama [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chairs’ Statement on Climate Change Debate
WASHINGTON, DC, October 26, 2009 – If we are serious about reducing our fossil fuel emissions as a hedge against the negative effects of climate change while meeting our growing energy demands, we must search for practical answers. Any one energy source alone will not solve our challenges. A diverse portfolio of energy solutions that includes and favors all low-emissions technologies, such as wind, geothermal, and nuclear energy is needed. Of [read more]
CASEnergy Highlights Coalition’s Broad-based Support for Nuclear Energy
Membership surpasses the 2,000 mark reflecting a growing consensus on the benefits of nuclear power
WASHINGTON, DC, July 27, 2009 – Today the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) is proud to announce that its membership has exceeded 2,000 with the addition of its newest members – Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC).
“We welcome the opportunity to join the CASEnergy Coalition [read more]
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William F. Buckley Jr., Editor-at-Large
National Review
Apr 25, 2006
CASEnergy Coalition Touts Green Jobs and Nuclear Power on Earth Day
67% of Americans Support the Expansion of Nuclear Power
WASHINGTON, DC, April 22, 2009 – As the U.S. celebrates the 39th Anniversary of Earth Day, leaders of the Clean and Safe Energy (CASEnergy) Coalition recognize the growing support of environmentally friendly, emission-free nuclear power as part of the effort to build a sustainable, clean-energy economy, with the added benefit of creating thousands of well-paying green jobs in the U.S.
“Nuclear [read more]
Dr. Patrick Moore to Receive Award for Nuclear Science
Greenpeace Co-founder and CASEnergy Coalition Co-chair to be honored with 2009 Einstein Society Award for achievement in nuclear energy science
Vancouver (March 6, 2009) – Greenpeace co-founder and CASEnergy Coalition Co-chair Dr. Patrick Moore will receive the National Award for Nuclear Science from the Einstein Society in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at a gala dinner on March 7.
The award is granted to an individual each year to “honor and celebrate [read more]
Nuclear Power Supported in New Report Released at the World Economic Forum (WEF)
WEF report states that “Nuclear technology has a number of attractions in an era of uncertainty.”
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 24, 2008 – A new report released in Davos, ‘Global Risks 2008,’ proposes the world’s first ‘nuclear fuel insurance fund’, which would guarantee supplies and discourage the spread of enrichment facilities by creating a partnership between financial industries and governments.
CASEnergy co-chair Dr. Patrick Moore said today that he’s, “encouraged by [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Highlights Green Job Creation by Nuclear Industry in New Advertisement
Despite Economic Slowdown, Nuclear Energy Suppliers Are Hiring Thousands of Employees
Washington, D.C., January 7 2009 – Although the U.S. economic crisis continues to impact a growing number of companies, the nuclear energy industry is producing thousands of green jobs in advance of new nuclear plant construction.
A new advertisement by the Clean and Safe Energy (CASEnergy) Coalition informs readers of the nuclear energy industry’s role in creating thousands of [read more]
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]
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 Applauds Dominion’s New Reactor Filing at North Anna
Statement from the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 28, 2007 – “Today the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) applauds Dominion for submitting an application for a new nuclear reactor at its North Anna nuclear power plant near Richmond, Virginia. This is the third full application submitted, in less than three months, for a new nuclear power plant. It is one of among 19 filings that the [read more]
CASEnergy Applauds the IPCC’s Final Synthesis Report on Climate Change
IPCC recognizes the role of nuclear energy as part of greenhouse gas mitigation response strategies
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 17, 2007 – Today the IPCC released the final part of “Climate Change 2007”, a synthesis report designed to be the definitive source upon which to base climate change policy. This report integrates the aggregate scientific information into a concise and user-friendly document explicitly targeted to policymakers.
This scientifically authoritative document is [read more]
President Bush Supports Nuclear as “Clean Energy Technology”
Nuclear Power Provides Energy Security, Preserves Environment
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) applauds President Bush’s speech today highlighting nuclear energy’s decisive role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
“We [need] to take advantage of clean safe nuclear power,” Bush said. “Nuclear power is the one existing source of energy that can generate massive amounts of electricity without causing any air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions. Without the [read more]
UN Climate Change Talks Highlight The Need for Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy Vital to Reducing Greenhouse Gases Worldwide
WASHINGTON, DC, September 26, 2007 – The Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy) applauds the UN’s climate change summit on Monday and the importance it attached to the role of nuclear energy in meeting the world’s future energy demand.
In a bold call to action, French President Nicholas Sarkozy challenged the world’s biggest polluters to cut their greenhouse gas emissions by at [read more]
CASEnergy Supports the Expansion of Nuclear Power Plants in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2007 – In a move consistent with the growing shift toward nuclear energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is receiving an increased number of licensing applications to build and operate new reactors. Currently, power companies have plans for 28 more nuclear reactors throughout the country. Today, NRG Energy filed a combined operating license application (COL) with the NRC to build and operate two new reactors at [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Gov. Whitman Emphasizes Role of Nuclear Power in Meeting Michigan and Nation’s Energy Needs
LANSING, MI, September 18, 2007 – Former EPA Administrator and Governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman addressed the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Future Forum today in a speech highlighting nuclear energy’s potential in Michigan.
“In this country, we are often good at saying no to many things, but if we want to continue to enjoy the quality of life we have today, we will have to start saying yes [read more]
Dr. Patrick Moore Highlights Nuclear Energy Safety, Efficiency and Positive Impact on Michigan Economy in Local Speeches
September 11, 2007 – CASEnergy co-chair Dr. Patrick Moore is in Michigan to share his views on framing the nuclear debate and its benefits for the state’s environment, economy and community.
The key to a successful energy future begins with the way we look at – and talk about – nuclear energy. For years, the nuclear debate has been highly emotional, based on misconceived dangers and misunderstood science. But the [read more]
CASEnergy Applauds Discussion of Nuclear at CNN’S YouTube Debate
Statement by Patrick Moore and Christine Todd Whitman, CASEnergy Co-Chairs
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 24, 2007 – “The CASEnergy Coalition applauds the discussion of nuclear energy in the first official debate of the 2008 presidential election held by CNN on July 23. We commend Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for considering nuclear energy as part of the solution to our nation’s growing energy demand.
“Several videos submitted to YouTube centered [read more]
CASEnergy Applauds the President’s Support for the Expansion of Nuclear Energy
ASEnergy Applauds the President’s Support for the Expansion of Nuclear Energy
President Bush reiterates his support for nuclear energy during Browns Ferry Plant tour
In yet another sign that nuclear energy is a vital component of the energy debate, President Bush discussed the important role nuclear energy must play to address our nation’s growing energy needs, and reiterated his support for expanding the safe use of nuclear power during his [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]
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 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]