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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:170+ Organizations Sign Letter Opposing Subsidies to Delay Closure of Diablo Canyon Power Plant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2022 170+ Organizations Sign Letter Opposing Subsidies to Delay Closure of Diablo Canyon Power Plant WASHINGTON, D.C.// June 21, 2022// Over 170 organizations, including Beyond Nuclear, North American Water Office, Food & Water Watch, Institute for Policy Studies Climate Policy Program, Nuclear Energy Information Service (NEIS), Center for Biological Diversity,…

Honoring a Landmark Environmental Justice Victory in Louisiana

June 17, 2022

Today, we celebrate the story of Homer, Louisiana — a community that defeated a proposed uranium enrichment plant in 1997, one the first environmental justice victories! This weekend, we commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth, honoring the struggle for Black liberation in the US. Officially proclaimed a federal holiday last year by Congress, Juneteenth is named for…

New Yorkers Paid Billions for a Bad Nuclear Bailout – Don’t Let Michigan Make the Same Mistake

April 29, 2022

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is playing with fire. She could end up repeating a mistake that is burning us here in New York for billions of dollars–running up electric bills with expensive subsidies for aging and unprofitable nuclear power plants. Michiganders beware: Gov. Whitmer’s push for a last-minute federal bailout to keep the Palisades nuclear power…

Clean and Renewable Energy is Essential to Peace and Security

April 8, 2022

Over the last few weeks, we have shared a series of blog posts on the nuclear policy complications of the Russian war on Ukraine. This horrendous and distressing war must end and Russia must withdraw its forces from the country of Ukraine immediately, so that we can all begin the complex work of establishing peace…

The Impacts of Sanctions on Russian Uranium to the U.S. Nuclear Industry: A Nonissue

March 29, 2022

NIRS has joined our counterparts in Ukraine, calling for sanctions on Russia’s nuclear industry, including a ban on imports of uranium from Rosatom, the state-owned nuclear conglomerate. Doing so should not depend on there being no impact on the U.S. economy–we should have the courage of our convictions, and bringing an end to the wanton…

NIRS Joins Ukrainian Calls for Sanctions on Russian Nuclear Industry

March 18, 2022

This week, the Energy Transition Coalition, an alliance of Ukrainian environmental and climate organizations, appealed directly to President Biden to expand US sanctions to Russia’s nuclear energy sector. The US nuclear industry initially lobbied President Biden not to do so, but in recent days they have shifted their stance, at least publicly. We will say…

Meet the National Radioactive Waste Coalition (NRWC) – Press Conference January 19, 2022 11am ET

January 19, 2022

January 19, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wake up call on nuclear waste! Meet the National Radioactive Waste Coalition (NRWC) Press Conference January 19, 2022 11am ET The National Radioactive Waste Coalition (NRWC) advocates for environmentally safe, just, and equitable nuclear waste policy. Over 40 grassroots organizations from across the country have come together to address…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2021 – 100+ Organizations Sign Letter to Senate Finance Committee Opposing Subsidies for Nuclear Power in Build Back Better Act

December 1, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2021 – 100+ Organizations Sign Letter to Senate Finance Committee Opposing Subsidies for Nuclear Power in Build Back Better Act

Dirty Money, Dirty Energy, Dirtier Politics — Big Nuclear and Sen. Joe Manchin’s Power Grab

November 5, 2021

Members of Congress must stand up to short-sighted corporate interests and the corrupt players who would be bought off by the nuclear industry, rather than work for the American people who elected them. It’s time to cancel the Nuclear PTC in BBBA, once and for all.

The Movement for Black Lives’ Red, Black & Green New Deal offers Statement Calling for the Postponement of COP26

September 21, 2021

The Movement for Black Lives’ Red, Black & Green New Deal offers Statement Calling for the Postponement of COP26