A simple statement on nuclear power and the climate crisis
Dear Friends:
We’re getting a little tired hearing nuclear industry lobbyists and pro-nuclear politicians allege that environmentalists are now supporting nuclear power as a means of addressing the climate crisis. We know that’s not true, and we’re sure you do too. In fact, using nuclear power would be counterproductive at reducing carbon emissions. As Amory Lovins of Rocky Mountain Institute points out, “every dollar invested in nuclear expansion will worsen climate change by buying less solution per dollar…”
The statement below is simple and straightforward. We’ll send it to the media and politicians when they misstate the facts, and you can use it as well. We hope you and your organization will join us and sign on in support here. The more organizations and people sign on, the faster the media and politicians will get the message. Invite your friends and other organizations to sign too!
"We do not support construction of new nuclear reactors as a means of addressing the climate crisis. Available renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies are faster, cheaper, safer and cleaner strategies for reducing greenhouse emissions than nuclear power."
Please go to http://www.nirs.org/petition2/index.php to sign this statement. Organizational sign-ons are especially wanted, but individuals are encouraged to sign as well.
Michael Mariotte
Executive Director
Nuclear Information and Resource Service
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