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NRC Needs a Technology-inclusive Reorganization and Stakeholder-inclusive Engagement
Statements Energy and ClimateSenior Policy Advisor Rani Franovich identifies two opportunities for NRC to successfully modernize its licensing frameworks: (1) reorganize its workforce ; and (2) provide more open,… Read more →
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NEW REPORT: Advanced Nuclear Technology Will Provide Critical Climate and Energy Benefits to the Future US Clean Energy System
Statements Energy and ClimateBold investments in advanced nuclear energy will further technological innovation, secure US leadership in international nuclear markets, promote high-quality US energy jobs, and support… Read more →
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RELEASE: Letter from Breakthrough Institute, Others Urges Congress to Prioritize Funding for Ag Research and Innovation
Statements Food and AgricultureSigned by 25 climate, environment, and agricultural organizations, letter urges increased funding for research and innovation to limit climate impacts of agriculture, which accounts for 10%… Read more →
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RELEASE: Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Persists with Higher than Necessary Hurdles for Advanced Reactors
Statements Energy and ClimateJoint letter from the American Nuclear Society and Breakthrough Institute urges NRC to correct security rule language that perpetuates regulatory overreach Read more →
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RELEASE: By Keeping Diablo Canyon Open, CA Would Maintain State’s Largest Source of Clean Energy
Statements Energy and ClimateGov. Newsom’s announcement to LA Times Ed Board to reconsider decision to shut down the plant is a major step toward meeting the state’s climate and energy goals Read more →
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RELEASE: Saving Palisades Nuclear Power Plant To Secure Michigan’s Clean Energy Future
Statements Energy and ClimateNew analysis shows that shutting down Palisades nuclear power plant would cost Michigan more clean power than almost all its wind turbines produce combined Read more →
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2021 Impact Report
Impact ReportsBreakthrough’s vision is of a world that is good for both people and nature. Here's how we've worked to turn that vision into reality in 2021: Read more →
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New Leadership for Breakthrough Institute Climate and Energy Program, New Nuclear Energy Innovation Program, Professor Patrick Brown Joins Breakthrough Institute
Statements Energy and ClimateToday we say goodbye to one leader, and welcome three new ones. Read more →
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WAR IN UKRAINE: Breakthrough Institute Analysts Dr. Stein and Franovich Release Statements on Loss of Offsite Power at Chernobyl
Statements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, Calif. — Today, Breakthrough Institute Director for Nuclear Energy and Innovation Dr. Adam Stein and Senior Policy Advisor Rani Franovich shared insights into the impacts of the… Read more →
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RELEASE: Limits to Adoption of Genetically Engineered Maize in Africa
Statements Food and AgricultureGE crops have potential to alleviate poverty among smallholder farmers across Africa by reducing crop losses from pests and increasing yields Read more →
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RELEASE: Breakthrough Institute, Open Data Advocates Send Letter to International Energy Agency Urging Free and Open Access to Data
Statements Energy and ClimateThe International Energy Agency, one of the world’s largest repositories of scientific, economic, and logistical data, still keeps much of this critical information behind a paywall. Read more →
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ICYMI-Breakthrough Blog: NRC revises previously issued subsequent license renewal for existing nuclear power plants
Statements Energy and ClimateThe surprising decision rejects long standing NRC decisions and undermines one of the Biden Administration’s key policy goals to reduce emissions Read more →
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ICYMI - Wall Street Journal: For a Clean-Energy Future, We Need Deregulation
Statements Energy and ClimateTed Nordaus writes how environmental protections from decades past are blocking the infrastructure urgently needed to combat climate change Read more →
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RELEASE: Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Could Have Significant Impact on the Economy, Environment, and Animal Welfare
StatementsNew research shows degree of climate benefits depend on extent consumers are willing to shift diets, structure of meat industry, and livestock industry Read more →
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WEBINAR: How to Build a Low-Carbon and Humane Meat Industry
Statements Food and AgricultureBerkeley, Calif. — There is no question that the U.S. meat industry produces significant environmental, social, and ethical harms. Beef production accounts for over 3% of U.S. emissions and… Read more →
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RELEASE: New Research Shows Genetically Modified Crops Could Significantly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Statements Food and AgricultureThe research, conducted by the University of Bonn and the Breakthrough Institute, highlights the enormous potential of genetic engineering for the climate Read more →
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Release: Breakthrough Institute Hires Former NRC Regulator Rani Franovich as Senior Policy Advisor
Statements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, Calif. — This week, the Breakthrough Institute announced the hiring of Rani Franovich as Senior Policy Advisor, Climate & Energy. Rani brings more than 30 years of experience… Read more →
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ICYMI: Foreign Policy & WaPo: With Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Food Price Spikes and Revolutions if Ukrainian Grain Deliveries are Disrupted
Statements Food and AgricultureBreakthrough Institute’s Alex Smith writes how a conflict could have global implications on food systems Read more →
