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UPDATED ANALYSIS: The Costs of Canceling Japan’s Plans for Nuclear Power
Updated 5/13/2011 to include construction costs for Japan's proposed 14 nuclear reactors.On Tuesday, Japanese Prime…
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Nuclear Moratorium in Germany Could Cause Spike in CO2 Emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions in Germany may increase by 4 percent annually in response to a moratorium on seven of the…
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RELEASE: Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Persists with Higher than Necessary Hurdles for Advanced Reactors
Joint letter from the American Nuclear Society and Breakthrough Institute urges NRC to correct security rule language…
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Release: Breakthrough Institute Hires Former NRC Regulator Rani Franovich as Senior Policy Advisor
Berkeley, Calif. — This week, the Breakthrough Institute announced the hiring of Rani Franovich as Senior Policy…
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RELEASE: By Keeping Diablo Canyon Open, CA Would Maintain State’s Largest Source of Clean Energy
Gov. Newsom’s announcement to LA Times Ed Board to reconsider decision to shut down the plant is a major step toward…
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Fukushima in Context
The Fukushima Disaster in Context: The final death toll from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan is expected be…
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RELEASE: NRC Must Adopt Simpler Safety Metrics for Proposed Nuclear Power Plants
Berkeley, Calif. — This week, the Breakthrough Institute’s Sr. Nuclear Energy Analyst Dr. Adam Stein submitted a…
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Analysis: Germany’s Plan to Phase Out Nuclear Jeopardizes Emissions Goals
One week ago, the German government released a report outlining its plan to close all of its 17 nuclear power reactors…
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BTI Experts to Speak at the NRC's Regulatory Information Conference
Like Woodstock for nuclear fans