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Climate Activists Argue Criminal Acts Legally Excusable Under Necessity Doctrine

Vermont Law

Many civil disobedience activists in the 1960s and 70s attempted to use it to justify their illegal actions in protests over foreign wars or nuclear power, for example, but achieved little to no success. 111, 120-23 (2007), [link]. reasonable. legal alternatives—not any alternative at all. 34-2016-CR-00186 (N.D. Northeast Jud.

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The US has never produced more energy than it does today

A Greener Life

style.height=i}}}))}(); The US is producing more energy than ever before This graph shows primary energy production, in other words, extraction of fossil fuels and generation of electricity by renewables and nuclear. Nuclear power is holding fairly steady, and the only source of energy that has declined significantly is coal.

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Testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce 2021 Texas Grid Failure

Environmental Progress

Few people realize that Germany has actually increased its fossil fuel combustion capacity over the 20 years of its landmark renewable energy program from 2001 to the present. should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants. I believe the U.S.

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Why Ceding Nuclear to China and Russia Threatens National Security: Michael Shellenberger's Congressional Testimony July 28, 2020

Environmental Progress

They have caused electricity prices to rise 50 percent in Germany since 2007, the first year it got more than 10 percent of its power from subsidized wind, solar, and biomass. Only nuclear can substitute for fossil fuels while maintaining and increasing levels of energy consumption required for universal human prosperity.

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Testimony of Michael D. Shellenberger Founder and President, Environmental Progress For the House Oversight Committee August 5, 2020

Environmental Progress

They have caused electricity prices to rise 50 percent in Germany since 2007, the first year the country got more than 10 percent of its power from subsidized wind, solar, and biomass. Finally, the premature closure of nuclear power plants, often in the name of fighting climate change, results in greater air pollution.

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Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely

Corp Watch

USA: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) orders Raytheon, Air Force to clean up contaminated groundwater at Tucson Airport Superfund Site Environmental Protection Agency | July 13, 2007 The U.S. USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co.

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The "Patriots" at Raytheon

Corp Watch

USA: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) orders Raytheon, Air Force to clean up contaminated groundwater at Tucson Airport Superfund Site Environmental Protection Agency | July 13, 2007 The U.S. USA: Raytheon Sued Over Retirement Benefits Brendan Pierson | Law 360 | June 27, 2007 Raytheon Co.