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Nuclear Power Can Restore Environmental Justice: Here’s How
Nuclear Power Can Restore Environmental Justice: Here’s How
The words “I can’t breathe” shook the world nearly two years ago, and have since become a symbol for racial justice movements everywhere…
Kiersten Sundell
Jun 6
Why Perspective Matters: Diablo Cove and California’s Largest Source of Clean Energy
Why Perspective Matters: Diablo Cove and California’s Largest Source of Clean Energy
On March 25th, 2022 The San Luis Obispo Tribune published, “How California’s Last Remaining Nuclear Power Plant Transformed Marine Life Off…
Madison Schroder
May 5
No One Manages Waste Better Than The Nuclear Industry
No One Manages Waste Better Than The Nuclear Industry
The modern nuclear industry sets the benchmark for the responsible management of wastes.
Milton Caplan
Apr 4
The price of decarbonisation? A week of war in Ukraine
The price of decarbonisation? A week of war in Ukraine
If humans were as serious about saving life as they were about destroying it, climate change would be easy to solve
Rob Loveday
Apr 2
Is Unionization the Key to Decarbonization?
Is Unionization the Key to Decarbonization?
In 2016 Pacific Gas and Electric, the owners of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in San Luis Obispo, California, announced that it…
Madison Schroder
Mar 30
6 Characteristics That Nuclear Energy and the Partner of Your Dreams Have in Common
6 Characteristics That Nuclear Energy and the Partner of Your Dreams Have in Common
Happy Valentine’s Day! Is the partner of your dreams actually a nuclea reactor? Let’s see!
Madison Schroder
Feb 14
Nothing Is More Dangerous Than Sacrificing Progress To Safety
Nothing Is More Dangerous Than Sacrificing Progress To Safety
Progress and innovation require ingenuity and learning; both have been missing from the nuclear industry.
Don Watkins
Feb 7
Something Is Destroying Our Clean Energy
Something Is Destroying Our Clean Energy
Will the energy crisis in Europe lead to a renaissance of common sense?
Grant Chalmers
Jan 26
It’s Time We Ended Nuclear Secrecy
It’s Time We Ended Nuclear Secrecy
Why developers should put community spaces at the heart of future nuclear power projects.
David de Caires Watson
Jan 18
5 Reasons To Be The Next Generation Atomic Intern
5 Reasons To Be The Next Generation Atomic Intern
Looking for experience in the field of environmental advocacy? Interested in learning more about nuclear energy? Here are some reasons why…
Madison Schroder
Dec 31, 2021
Rally to Save Diablo Canyon Gains Support for Nuclear Energy
Rally to Save Diablo Canyon Gains Support for Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy rally to save Diablo Canyon power plant in San Luis Obispo sparks new conversations about the future of California energy
Madison Schroder
Dec 30, 2021
President Jimmy Carter and a Canadian nuclear meltdown
President Jimmy Carter and a Canadian nuclear meltdown
Did the 39th president of the United States save the Capital city of Canada from nuclear destruction?
Katie Mummah
Dec 16, 2021
Abstract Art Brings Atomic Healing To Nuclear Power Debate
Abstract Art Brings Atomic Healing To Nuclear Power Debate
The work of a San Francisco artist is creating space for reflection and introspection about nuclear technology’s impact on society.
David de Caires Watson
Dec 10, 2021
11 Nuclear Energy Wins to Give Thanks for This Year
11 Nuclear Energy Wins to Give Thanks for This Year
Looking for reasons to be cheerful? There are plenty…
Madison Schroder
Nov 25, 2021
Undercover COP Day 5: Fridays4Future
Undercover COP Day 5: Fridays4Future
In which your correspondent spends four hours dressed as an inflatable polar bear…
Rob Loveday
Nov 23, 2021
Will Surprising UN Findings Reignite Optimism For Nuclear Power?
Will Surprising UN Findings Reignite Optimism For Nuclear Power?
UN report challenges public perceptions of nuclear energy — and may change how we think about energy forever.
David de Caires Watson
Nov 23, 2021
What Would An Ecomodern 2121 Look Like?
What Would An Ecomodern 2121 Look Like?
An imagined day in the life of a human somewhere on Earth in the year 2121.
David de Caires Watson
Nov 12, 2021
Undercover COP Day 4: the big day
Undercover COP Day 4: the big day
This was the big one — energy day at COP26, and the Gen A and YGN volunteers were on max effort. Oh, and did we mention the wedding?
Rob Loveday
Nov 10, 2021
Undercover COP Day 3: flashmobbing and hobnobbing
Undercover COP Day 3: flashmobbing and hobnobbing
Our rendition of ‘We Need Net Zero’ really lit up Glasgow city centre
Rob Loveday
Nov 4, 2021
Undercover COP Day 2: getting the message out
Undercover COP Day 2: getting the message out
After a busy first day, Gen A and Young Generation Network volunteers spread the word on nuclear at Day 2.
Rob Loveday
Nov 3, 2021
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