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STATEMENT: The White House’s latest Executive Order enriches the future of nuclear energy
by Adam SteinStatementsBerkeley, Calif. — Today, the Biden Administration released a new Executive Order (EO) laying out their climate objectives for America’s clean energy future, which points to America… Read more →
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RELEASE: Alternative meats are here to stay — and so is beef
StatementsBerkeley, Calif. — Today, the Breakthrough Institute’s Saloni Shah, Food and Agriculture Analyst, and Dan Blaustein-Rejto, Director of Food and Agriculture, revisit a conclusion made in… Read more →
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RELEASE: After the Green New Deal: BTI launches Breakthrough Journal Winter Issue
StatementsHow do we advance green technology when idealized government solutions are no longer realistic? Read more →
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ICYMI: Foreign Policy Magazine: COP26 Is Silent on Human Rights in China
StatementsIs getting China to the table worth turning a blind eye to genocide? Read more →
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ICYMI: Foreign Policy Magazine: Rich Countries’ Climate Policies Are Colonialism in Green
StatementsNorway’s mandates of green energy abroad while being Europe’s 2nd largest natural gas supplier highlights their hypocrisy. Read more →
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RELEASE: New Analysis Breaks Down $2 Billion in Proposed New Ag Spending, Climate Benefits in Reconciliation Bill
StatementsBerkeley, Calif. — This week in a new blog post, the Breakthrough Institute’s Director of Food and Agriculture Dan Blaustein-Rejto broke down the $2 billion of new agriculture spending in… Read more →
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RELEASE: NuScale’s Success Highlights Pain Points at NRC for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Licensing
StatementsBerkeley, Calif. — This week in a new blog post, Breakthrough Institute’s Senior Nuclear Energy Analyst Dr. Adam Stein and Pittsburgh Technical’s Sola Talabi examined NuScale’s successful… Read more →
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NEW REPORT: The Clean Cow
StatementsNew report details how the cattle industry can significantly reduce CO2 emissions Read more →
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RELEASE: Environmental justice must receive stronger consideration by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Statements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, Calif. — Today, the Breakthrough Institute’s Senior Climate and Energy Analyst Dr. Seaver Wang published a new blog post highlighting the importance of environmental justice… Read more →
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ICYMI: Times of India - COP26: Instead of Lectures to India, West Needs to Pay Up
Statements Energy and ClimateBreakthrough Institute’s Vijaya Ramachandran and CSIS’ Sandeep Pai author cutting oped ahead of COP26 conference in Glasgow Read more →
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RELEASE: NRC Must Adopt Simpler Safety Metrics for Proposed Nuclear Power Plants
Statements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, Calif. — This week, the Breakthrough Institute’s Sr. Nuclear Energy Analyst Dr. Adam Stein submitted a comment to the Nuclear Regulatory Committee recommending new, simpler… Read more →
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CONGRESSIONAL LETTER: The Breakthrough Institute Urges Congress to Include Nuclear in New Federal Tax Credit
Statements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, Calif. — Today, the Breakthrough Institute’s Sr. Energy Analyst, Jameson McBride, and Sr. Nuclear Analyst, Dr. Adam Stein sent a letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Chuck Schumer,… Read more →
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ICYMI: CEPP Could Cost CA Billions Over Decision to Close Diablo Canyon
Statements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, Calif. — Yesterday, the Breakthrough Institute’s Director of Climate and Energy Zeke Hausfather -, Sr. Nuclear Analyst Dr. Adam Stein, and Deputy Director Alex Trembath published… Read more →
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ICYMI: The Hill - Arguments against the Versatile Test Reactor undermine America's climate future
Statements Energy and ClimateOped from Breakthrough Institute’s Ted Nordhaus and Dr. Adam Stein highlight deliberate misrepresentation and doublespeak about the advanced nuclear project from Ed Lyman of anti-nuclear… Read more →
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STATEMENT: BTI’s Vijaya Ramachandran Response to Biden Administration’s New Guidance on Fossil Fuel Energy Investment in Developing Economies
Statements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, Calif. — Today, the Breakthrough Institute’s Director for Energy and Development Vijaya Ramachandran issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s guidance on… Read more →
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Statement: Vijaya Ramachandran response to Biden Administration’s New Guidance on Fossil Fuel Energy Investment in developing economies
by Vijaya Ramachandran & moreStatements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, Calif. — Today, the Breakthrough Institute’s Director for Energy and Development Vijaya Ramachandran issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s guidance on… Read more →
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Release: The Breakthrough Journal Launches its 2021 Summer Issue: Ecomodern Justice
StatementsBerkeley, Calif. — Last week, the Breakthrough Institute released its 2021 Breakthrough Journal Summer issue, Ecomodern Justice, focusing on how environmental policies and proponents often… Read more →
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Statement: Energy Sector Innovation Credit (ESIC) Act Gives Support for Nuclear and Other Clean Energy Innovation
by Adam SteinStatements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, Calif. — Today, Breakthrough Institute Senior Nuclear Analyst Dr. Adam Stein issued the following statement applauding the introduction of the Energy Sector Innovation Credit… Read more →