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RELEASE: Letter from Breakthrough and Others Urges Congress to Invest in Public Agricultural Research in the 2023 Farm Bill
by Kathryn Salam & moreStatements Food and AgricultureSigned by 40 environmental and agricultural organizations, the public letter calls for increased funding for public research to build a more sustainable and resilient U.S. agricultural… Read more →
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RELEASE: Former Nuclear Regulators Propose an Alternative Approach to Preliminary 10 CFR Part 53
by Rani Franovich & moreStatements Energy and ClimateBorrowing from Long-standing Commission Policy and Practices Governing a Risk-informed, Performance-based (RIPB) Approach to Regulation, Experts Offer an Alternative Approach to NRC’s… Read more →
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RELEASE: Dashed Hopes for More Open Collaboration on Preliminary Part 53
by Rani Franovich & moreStatements Energy and ClimateNRC Rebuffs Numerous Requests for Open, Collaborative Development of Preliminary Rule for Licensing Advanced Reactors Read more →
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NRC’s Open Collaboration with Stakeholders is Key to Satisfying Congressional Mandate
by Rani Franovich & moreStatements Energy and ClimateStakeholders, concerned with the exclusive and iterative development of a new rule for licensing advanced reactors, implore Federal Commissioners to intercede and improve regulatory… Read more →
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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 →
