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NUCLEAR MATTERS: Nuclear Plant Closures in Ohio and Pennsylvania Will Have Significant Negative Impacts on the Environment and Economy

April 19, 2018

The announced closure of four nuclear power plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania will have severe environmental and economic impacts, according to a new report released by The Brattle Group. Specifically, these closures would likely result in an increase of over twenty million metric tons of CO2 emissions, tens of thousands of tons of incremental air pollutants, and significantly higher electricity costs to consumers.

Nuclear Matters official sings industry’s praises at WIN conference

March 15, 2016

Nuclear Matters Leadership Council member David Wright recently spoke at U.S. Women in Nuclear's Region II Conference in Columbia, South Carolina.

Nuclear Matters cheers N.Y. embrace of Clean Energy Standard

January 29, 2016

Nuclear Matters this week praised the New York Public Service Commission's decision to approve the Clean Energy Standard (CES), which calls for measures to support the development of clean-energy generation methods and nurture business environments that support clean power plants in the state.

Terrestrial Energy CEO: New England should embrace nuclear energy

December 21, 2015

The Nuclear Matters conference held in Boston last summer closely examined the value of nuclear power in New England’s energy infrastructure. Several experts spoke at the event, including industry leaders, policymakers and members of the academic community.

Advocate: Nuclear energy looms large at climate-change conference

December 2, 2015

Evan Bayh, Nuclear Matters' co-chairman and a former U.S. senator, issued a statement on Monday regarding the conference on climate change underway in Paris, stressing the key role of nuclear energy in the future of power generation.

Nuclear Matters event highlights state’s nuclear plants

November 7, 2015

A Nuclear Matters event that took place Thursday at the University of South Carolina presented the importance of the nuclear power plants operating in the state and benefits that they provide.

Brattle Group report indicates high value of Pennsylvania’s nuclear plants

September 18, 2015

In a report from the Brattle Group it is stated that nuclear energy plants across Pennsylvania have significant economic value, Nuclear Matters announced on Monday.

Report details economic, social benefits from New York’s nuclear plants

September 17, 2015

Nuclear Matters released a report this week from the Brattle Group that indicated the economic and environmental benefits of New York's four nuclear power plants. “The economic and environmental benefits of nuclear energy are often undervalued in national and state energy policy discussions,” Mark Berkman, co-author of the report and a principal at the Brattle Group, said.

Study finds value in Michigan nuclear plants

September 10, 2015

A recent study by The Brattle Group said nuclear power plants in Michigan contribute approximately $500 million to the state's gross domestic product (GDP), Nuclear Matters announced Tuesday.

Former Bush aide Lindsey joins Nuclear Matters

July 16, 2015

Larry Lindsey, a former director of the National Economic Council and assistant to former President George W. Bush, has joined the Leadership Council of Nuclear Matters, the organization announced Thursday.

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