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RELEASE: Agricultural Stakeholders Ask Congress to Fund Advanced Research Agency in FY26
by Emily BassStatements Food and AgricultureWashington, DC — April 1, 2025 — Today, the Breakthrough Institute, joined by a broad coalition of scientific societies, research stakeholders, and farm organizations delivered a letter… Read more →
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RELEASE: Letter from the Breakthrough Institute, Others Warns Against Agriculture Cuts as Congress Kicks Off FY26 Budget Process
by Emily BassStatements Food and AgricultureWashington, DC — February 12, 2025 — In a letter delivered to lawmakers last week, the Breakthrough Institute and dozens of others emphasized the importance of a strong 302(b) allocation… Read more →
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RELEASE: Breakthrough Institute Announces Opposition to RFK JR. Nomination Citing Consequences for American Agriculture
by Emily BassStatements Food and AgricultureWashington, DC, January 14, 2025 — Today, the Breakthrough Institute, sent a letter to Senate leadership urging Congress to oppose the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary… Read more →
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RELEASE: New Report Reveals Flawed Climate Finance Allocation in Low-Income, Low-Emission Countries
Statements Food and AgricultureDespite urgent infrastructure and development needs, climate adaptation remains underfunded Read more →
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RELEASE: Congress Passes the ADVANCE Act, Near Unanimous Support for a New Generation of Nuclear Energy Plants
by Adam SteinStatements Energy and ClimateWASHINGTON, DC, June 19 – After more than a year of negotiations, Congress approved the ADVANCE Act (Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy) yesterday, and… Read more →
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RELEASE: Letter from Breakthrough Institute and Partners Ask Congress to Grow Research Investments in Next Farm Bill
by Emily BassStatements Food and AgricultureSigned by 60+ agricultural organizations, environmental nonprofits, universities, and scientific associations, the letter calls on Congress to build on recent Farm Bill momentum and fund… Read more →
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RELEASE: Letter from the Breakthrough Institute, Industry, and Academia Call on Congress to Prioritize Research Funding to Mitigate Livestock Methane Emissions
by Emily BassStatements Food and AgricultureWashington, DC - April 8, 2024 — Last week, the Breakthrough Institute, joined by two dozen research universities, technology startups, nonprofits, and industry associations, sent a letter… Read more →
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RELEASE: EMIT LESS Act Marks A Step Toward Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions
by Emily BassStatements Food and AgricultureWashington, DC—Methane has a large, but short-term impact on planetary warming. Targeting enteric fermentation in livestock production represents an opportunity to curb nearly one-quarter… Read more →
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RELEASE: New Breakthrough Institute Report Details Pathway for Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Improve Public Engagement
by Leigh Anne Lloveras & moreStatements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, CA - March 7, 2024 — A new report from the Breakthrough Institute identifies key challenges the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) faces in engaging the public and provides… Read more →
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RELEASE: Breakthrough Institute Endorses Bill to Improve Climate Data Coordination at USDA
by Emily BassStatements Food and AgricultureRELEASE: Breakthrough Institute Endorses Bill to Improve Climate Data Coordination at USDAFebruary 1, 2024 — Washington, DC The Breakthrough Institute endorses the Improving Coordination of… Read more →
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RELEASE: Executive Director Ted Nordhaus’s statement on News that President Biden does not plan to re-nominate Commissioner Jeff Baran to the NRC
by Ted NordhausStatements Energy and ClimateRELEASE: Breakthrough Institute Founder and Executive Director Ted Nordhaus’s statement on News that President Biden does not plan to re-nominate Commissioner Jeff Baran to the Nuclear… Read more →
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RELEASE: U.S. House Passes Ban on Russian Uranium Imports
by Adam SteinStatements Energy and ClimateDecember 13, 2023— Berkeley, CA The Breakthrough Institute statement on the House passage of the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act (H.R. 1042). The availability of fuel for civil… Read more →
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RELEASE: New Study Reveals Important Insights on the Carbon Footprint of Beef Production
Statements Food and AgricultureBerkeley, CA, December 13 – A research paper published in PLOS ONE, conducted by Daniel Blaustein-Rejto, the Breakthrough Institute’s Director of Food and Agriculture, and Linus Blomqvist,… Read more →
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RELEASE: Letter From the Breakthrough Institute and 60+ Others Call on Congress to Accelerate Advanced Agriculture Research in Next Farm Bill
by Emily BassStatements Food and AgricultureWashington, DC—Earlier this month, the Breakthrough Institute, joined by more than 60 scientific societies, nonprofit organizations, land grant universities, and other research stakeholders… Read more →
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RELEASE: New report details the 3 trillion euro cost of Europe's anti-science stance on new genomic techniques
by Emma Kovak & moreStatements Food and AgricultureA new report by the Breakthrough Institute and the Alliance for Science presents an in-depth analysis of the potential economic impact tied to the European Union's current regulatory… Read more →
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RELEASE: Breakthrough Institute Highlights Critical Minerals' Role in Clean Transportation to Congress and Media
by Seaver Wang & moreStatements Infrastructure and EnvironmentWASHINGTON D.C. - September 28, 2023 - The Breakthrough Institute briefed congressional staff and members of the press on the findings of its latest report, Green Energy, Critical Minerals,… Read more →
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RELEASE: 130 Leading Corporations, Startups, Universities, Non-profits, and Research Stakeholders Unite in Support of a $750 Million Investment for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Statements Food and Agriculture130 Leading Corporations, Startups, Universities, Non-profits, and Research Stakeholders Unite in Support of a $750 Million Investment for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Read more →