Our Press
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ICYMI: The Sacramento Bee - To fulfill promises of Diablo Canyon closure, California ignores fossil fuel emissions
Statements Energy and ClimateThe Sacramento Bee Editorial Board published an article calling for Diablo Canyon to remain operational in an about-face from its previous stance in 2016. Read more →
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RELEASE: Genetically Engineered Crops Key to Increasing Yields While Decreasing Global CO2 Emissions
Statements Food and AgricultureBerkeley, Calif. — Today, the Breakthrough Institute released a new analysis on the use of genetic engineering (GE) to improve soy, cereal, and other crops’ photosynthesis reactions to… Read more →
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ICYMI: MIT Technology Review - The lurking threat to solar power’s growth
Statements Energy and ClimateBerkeley, Calif. — This week, a new report titled Quantifying Solar Value Deflation in CA by Zeke Hausfather, Director of Climate and Energy at the Breakthrough Institute, was featured by… Read more →
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RELEASE: Solar Value Deflation Could Undermine California’s Renewable Energy Goals
StatementsAnalysis of hourly generation and price data in California from 2014-2020 finds the value of solar has fallen by around 37% since 2014 relative to other sources of electricity. Read more →
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RELEASE: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Proposed Licensing Process Threatens Nascent Advanced Nuclear Industry
StatementsKnown as 10 CFR Part 53, the proposed licensing framework is essential to deploying the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors, but the current approach by the NRC is overly… Read more →
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FAQ on Advanced Nuclear Reactor Licensing
by Adam SteinFact Sheets Energy and ClimateWhat makes a reactor “advanced”? In general, advanced nuclear reactors provide more inherent safety, operational flexibility, and security than existing reactors. They can also provide… Read more →
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RELEASE: Breakthrough Institute Urges House and Senate Agriculture Committees to Boost Ag R&D Funding in Infrastructure Bill with $40B Investment to Fight Climate Change
Statements Food and AgricultureLetter urges House and Senate Ag Leadership to prioritize ag research funding to fight climate, reduce emissions with a renewed and sustained federal commitment to agricultural… Read more →
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RELEASE: Breakthrough Institute Announces August 2021 Dialogue
by Sean Trambley & moreStatementsWill Be In-Person, A First in the Pandemic Era Read more →
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The Case for Public Investment in Alternative Proteins
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Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Fact Sheets Food and AgricultureQuiet Climate Policy in a Post-COVID World Read more →
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RELEASE: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Statements Food and AgricultureImplementing a “Quiet Climate Policy” Approach in Congress Will Tackle Climate Change and Create Jobs Read more →
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Statement on Insurrection in Washington D.C.
StatementsThe Breakthrough Institute is shocked and appalled by the violent insurrection and seditious actions at the U.S. Capitol and in Washington, D.C. We will be temporarily pausing… Read more →
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2020 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 2020. Read more →
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2019 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 2019. Read more →
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2018 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 2018. Read more →
