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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 →
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RELEASE: Breakthrough Institute Announces Support of Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Financing for Innovative Food Businesses
Statements Food and AgricultureBreakthrough Institute Announces Support of Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Financing for Innovative Food Businesses Read more →
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RELEASE: Organizations Call on NRC to Act on Delayed Rule
Statements Energy and ClimateOrganizations urge the NRC to finalize the emergency preparedness rule for advanced reactors that is years overdue Read more →
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TESTIMONY: BTI President Ted Nordhaus to the U.S. House of Representatives
Statements Energy and ClimateAmerican Nuclear Energy Expansion: Updating Policies for Efficient, Predictable Licensing and Deployment Read more →
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STATEMENT: Senators Introduce Bill to Advance Soil Carbon Measurement in Agriculture
by Emily BassStatements Food and AgricultureWashington, DC—Last week, Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the bipartisan Advancing Research on Agricultural Climate Impacts Act. This legislation would enable… Read more →
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RELEASE: Letter from the Breakthrough Institute to Berkeley City Council on a Recently-Proposed Resolution About Fukushima
StatementsTo: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Dr. Seaver Wang and colleagues at the Breakthrough Institute Subject: We Strongly Oppose Councilmember Harrison’s Symbolic and… Read more →
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Varun Sivaram Joins Breakthrough's Board of Directors
StatementsWe are pleased to announce that Varun Sivaram has joined the Breakthrough Institute’s Board of Directors. Varun is a physicist, policy advisor, and expert in innovation systems. He most… Read more →
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The Breakthrough Institute Launches Mobilization Effort for Build Nuclear Now Campaign with Six Figure Ad Buys in Targeted States
StatementsBuild Nuclear Now calls for Congress to amend the mission of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to recognize the value of nuclear energy as a critical technology for addressing climate… Read more →
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Breakthrough Institute Study Finds Targeted Electric Vehicle Subsidies More Economically Efficient in Reducing Emissions
StatementsWashington D.C. - The Breakthrough Institute has released a new study examining the economic efficiency of electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in reducing carbon emissions. The study, presented… Read more →