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Jerry Paul Discusses Nuclear Energy in Op-Ed
Jerry Paul, a former Florida Rep. who served as principal deputy administrator of the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration, penned an op-ed for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, which ran over the weekend.
Throughout the op-ed Rep. Paul touted the benefits of nuclear energy for the country and reinforced that nuclear energy will always be part of our clean energy mix if we want to maintain our quality of life. He writes:
“About [read more]
CASEnergy Member Frank Stewart Discusses Jobs in Nuclear Energy on the Washington Informer News
CASEnergy Member and President of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) Frank Stewart was featured on the Washington Informer News program to discuss scholarship opportunities and encourage African-American students to pursue careers in the energy industry.
AABE was established 35 years ago to encourage involvement of African Americans in energy policy-making and serve as a resource for discussion of the economic, social and political impact energy [read more]
Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman Speaks on Panel in Tunica, Miss.
On Friday, July 12, CASEnergy Coalition Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman discussed job opportunities in nuclear energy at a panel discussion at the Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute Policy Conference in Tunica, Miss.
On the panel, titled “Energy: Choices for America’s Future,” Gov. Whitman discussed a variety of issues and their impact on minority communities, including scholarship opportunities and long-term, high-paying jobs in the nuclear industry. She also addressed the steps [read more]
CASEnergy Member: Nuclear is “Best Bet” to Meet Clean Energy Needs
CASEnergy member Professor Joseph Comfort recently participated in a local Phoenix ABC segment, “Hear Me Out,” which examines two sides of a particular local issue. Prof. Comfort, who is a Professor of Physics at Arizona State University and was a charter member of the Department of Energy Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee, suggested the increased use of clean nuclear energy in response to the question: “What’s the best hope for [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Addresses Economic Benefits and Job Creation in Nuclear at National Conference
The CASEnergy Coalition is in San Antonio, Texas at the National Conference of State Legislators to make sure elected officials are familiar with CASEnergy as a resource and understand the benefits of nuclear energy. The NCSL Legislative Summit is one of the largest and most important gatherings of the year for legislators and legislative staff, presenting opportunities to network, as well as interesting session topics and speakers.
With nuclear [read more]
Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman Speaks on “Is Green Still Hot?” Panel at the 2011 National Urban League Annual Conference in Boston
CASEnergy Coalition Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman discussed job opportunities in nuclear energy at a July 28 panel discussion on green jobs at the 2011 National Urban League Annual Conference in Boston.
This year, the conference focused on economic empowerment and rebuilding America through new job opportunities. Gov. Whitman served on a panel titled, “Emerging Opportunities: Is Green Still Hot?” Gov. Whitman spoke for nearly 10 minutes about the high-paying, long-term [read more]
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]
Gov. Whitman Highlights Safety of U.S. Nuclear Industry in Top-Tier Media Interviews
On Wednesday, June 22, CASEnergy co-chair Christine Todd Whitman was in New York City to talk about the importance of nuclear power in meeting the nation’s growing energy demand, and the future of nuclear energy in the United States, post-Fukushima.
Gov. Whitman conducted a live interview on WNYC’s morning program, The Brian Lehrer Show. During the 20-minute interview, she addressed how the nuclear industry is working to enhance safety [read more]
Op-ed: The future of energy security in America
June 23, 2011
By Dr. Patrick Moore and Roger Rivera
The joint op-ed below was submitted by CASEnergy co-chair Dr. Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace, longtime environmentalist and nuclear energy advocate, and National Hispanic Environmental Council President Roger Rivera. As part of the Clean and Safe Energy (CASEnergy) Coalition’s activity in Texas, Moore is in San Antonio this week for NALEO’s annual conference to discuss the future of nuclear power in the U.S. post-Fukushima, [read more]
Opinion: Don’t rush to abandon nuclear energy
By Patrick Moore
Special to the San Jose Mercury News
June 7, 2011
In the wake of events in Japan that damaged Fukushima Daiichi’s nuclear reactors, Americans must resist the temptation to make hasty conclusions about the future of nuclear energy.
If you care about global climate change and believe we must reduce the impact of greenhouse gases through a portfolio of clean energy options, you cannot rule out nuclear [read more]
Chernobyl vs. Fukushima
To learn more information about the accidents at the Chernobyl and Fukushima plants, please take a look at this fact sheet.
The Clean, Safe, Reliable Energy Source We Need: Nuclear Power
By Frank Stewart, President and COO of the American Association of Blacks in Energy and Michael Hill, Executive Vice President of Lincoln University
April 18, 2011
While we each come from different backgrounds and perspectives, we each have been engaged in the national discussion about nuclear energy. We know its benefits – an affordable, available and reliable source of electricity that doesn’t generate greenhouse gases. [read more]
Japanese Nuclear Accident and U.S. Response: Informational Materials
To learn more information about the situation in Japan and the U.S. response, please take a look at this educational powerpoint from the Nuclear Energy Institute.
Download NEI’s Japanese Nuclear Accident and U.S. Response Powerpoint
The U.S. nuclear future
Please check out CASEnergy Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman’s opinion piece at Politico.com on “The U.S. nuclear future.”
Gov. Whitman writes that in light of recent events at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan, the stakes for nuclear power in the U.S. could not be higher and supports industry response: providing humanitarian and technical support and conducting a thorough safety review at all U.S. nuclear power plants.
While immediate [read more]
Poll Shows Japan Crisis Has Had Little Effect on Americans’ Opinions of Nuclear Power
A new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll shows that problems at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan has had little effect on Americans’ views regarding nuclear energy.
Here are some key poll findings from the Harris Interactive press release:
- “The U.S. public is almost equally divided on whether or not more nuclear power plants should be built on American soil, with 41 percent supporting the idea and 39
Keep calm and carry on with nuclear energy
By Jeffrey Merrifield
March 29, 2011
While many are taking measured responses to the recent events in Japan, there has been one predictable exception.
Members of the anti-nuclear community and their supporters in Congress have taken to the media to demand that some or all of our nation’s 104 nuclear power plants be shut down and construction of new nuclear power plants be stopped.
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The U.S. nuclear future
By CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN
March 31, 2011
After helping Japan, we must take steps to review the safety of U.S. plants, the author writes.
As a leading advocate for nuclear energy, it saddens me to see the news from Japan. Nuclear engineers, working under extremely dangerous circumstances, are in an hourly struggle to prevent disaster at that nation’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The stakes could not be [read more]
The Basics: How a Nuclear Power Plant Works
For more information on the two types of reactors used in nuclear power plants in the U.S. – Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) – we encourage you to check out the diagrams and explanation in our CASEnergy Coalition Classroom courtesy of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
President Obama Sets Aside $36 Billion for Nuclear Power Projects
President Obama recently announced he has designated $36 billion in loan guarantees for nuclear power-plant construction in his newly proposed budget for 2012, almost tripling loan guarantees for new nuclear construction.
An article in The Hill stated that the president also set aside more than $800 million for nuclear energy research, and the New York Times reported that $500 million will be allocated over the next five years for the [read more]
Dr. Moore Visits Georgia, Tours Site of the Nation’s Next New Nuclear Reactors
On Jan. 25-26, CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore traveled to Georgia to meet with key local individuals and organizations, introducing some to the work of the Coalition, while providing others with an update on recent efforts since his last trip to the region. While in the Peach State, Dr. Moore also had the opportunity to talk to local media in Augusta and Atlanta.
On Jan. 25, Dr. Moore met with [read more]
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy teaming up with suppliers
StarNews Online
By Jim Brumm, StarNews Correspondent
January 17, 2011
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy believes it will be another three to five years before the world economy supports nuclear power plant orders, senior vice president of nuclear plant projects Danny Roderick said.
Meanwhile, the Castle Hayne-based company is working to re-establish a nuclear infrastructure in the U.S.
Over the next couple of weeks, Roderick said, the company will [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Launches “Clean Energy Buzz” Blog and Twitter Account
On Jan. 12, the CASEnergy Coalition launched “Clean Energy Buzz” – the new CASEnergy blog also in conjunction with the launch of CASEnergy’s Twitter account (@CASEnergy).
The two new spaces will provide a forum for all things nuclear energy and will offer the most up-to-date information on Coalition activities, insights and breaking news on the nuclear industry, including interviews with Coalition Co-Chairs and CASEnergy members.
CASEnergy invites you to [read more]
