We do not need nuclear power.
We didn’t need it in the 1970s when the Clamshell Alliance occupied the Seabrook, NH, nuclear power plant site and inspired a national anti-nuke movement. We need it even less today. Renewable energy can meet our needs.
And yet, today, there’s an intense campaign underway to convince people that nukes – even old, decaying ones and unproven new models – are essential for combating climate change. This is a dangerous lie.
Renewable energy is safer, much less expensive and much faster to build. But the pro-nuclear power campaign is gaining momentum and – so far – there’s little protest.
This website is a first step by a group of Clams to change that. See a story about the July 2023 Clam gathering here
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No Nukes!
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Nuclear Power Plants: NRC Should Take Actions to Fully Consider the Potential Effects of Climate Change
The US Government Accounting Office spells out the serious expected climate threats to nukes.
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US may revive some shut nuclear plants to help meet emissions goal, energy chief says
The administration of President Joe Biden believes nuclear power is critical to meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals and decarbonizing the economy by 2050 to fight climate change, but the industry has been hindered by the high cost of new construction.
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‘The bill is much, much larger’: Report suggests Georgia Power customers will pay more for Plant Vogtle than anticipated
The report also details construction delays and warns against building plants in the south due to severe weather.
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Study: US Wind and solar are saving lives and billions of dollars
The study developed regional estimates of wind and solar benfits that show significant reduction in emissions and premature deaths.
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How virtual power plants are shaping tomorrow’s energy system
By orchestrating EVs, batteries, and smart home devices, VPPs can help make the grid cleaner and more efficient.
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California sides with big utilities, trimming incentives for community solar projects
California’s utilities regulator today cut incentives for community solar projects, likely crimping solar power options for renters.
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Flower Turbines & The Potential Of Small-Scale Wind
The development of smaller wind turbines allows them to be used on or near buildings, bringing a realistic wind energy alternative to cities.