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The US Attack on Iran May Have Damaged Disarmament Efforts More Than Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 26, 2025

U-235 is the isotope that can be used to sustain a chain reaction leading to the production of nuclear power (at low enrichment levels) or to build a deliverable nuclear weapon (at higher enrichment). Iran agreed to substantial safeguards on its activities.

2003

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Is Russia Helping China Expand Its Nuclear Weapons Program?

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Cooperation between Russia and China on fast breeder reactors Civilian nuclear agreements and cooperation between countries are not uncommon, especially between nuclear supplier countries and those looking to expand and develop nuclear power programs.

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Germany’s Role in Climate Policy

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Germany decides to phase out nuclear power, complicating efforts to decarbonize the power sector. My foray into Germany climate policy left me with unanswered questions: What was the politics behind Germany’s history of climate action? Germany has dragged its feet on EVs because of its powerful car industry.

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Sen. Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

And now, I participated in a seminar that PJM was part of in New York City, and one of the comments made is the political policies that we as legislators in the various states associated with PJM probably give to PJM. "In Obviously, that doesn't add up quite, but there's a little bit of renewables included in that. “We Read more here.

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Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2022

Forty-three years ago on March 28, 1979, Pennsylvanians woke up to a much different world -- the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Dauphin County. Yet in spite of the 2018 explosion of a brand new Revolution Pipeline in Beaver County, we’ve done little to change our laws or protect people. Read more here.

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Guest Post: Climate Litigation in Japan: Citizens’ Attempts for the Coal Phase-Out

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. As of May 2022 , there are 163 operating coal-fired power plants in Japan. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013.

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MARCH 6, 2023

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2022

PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- MCall - Paul Muschick: Spreading Hate: White Supremacist Groups Send Propaganda Throughout Lehigh Valley -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Man Accused Of Planning To Kill Democratic U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

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Climate Activists Argue Criminal Acts Legally Excusable Under Necessity Doctrine

Vermont Law

MARCH 16, 2018

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. The trial is set for April 23, 2018. Further, he found that “actions that [merely]. reduce the risk of a possible harm.

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Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen -- Like With Natural Gas Infrastructure Today

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Forty-four years ago on March 28, 1979, Pennsylvanians woke up to a much different world -- the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Dauphin County. On September 10, 2018, the brand new Energy Transfer Revolution Pipeline in Beaver County exploded sounding like a meteor or airplane hit the ground. Yes to all.

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Nuclear Plant Closures And Renewables Increase Electricity Prices & Unreliability, Testifies Michael Shellenberger to U.S. Senate

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. 25] And that amount does not include the costs associated with local and state political opposition.

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Majority Chair Of Senate Committee Calls Opponents Of Natural Gas Infrastructure ‘Radical Environmentalists,’ Arguments By Supporters Of RGGI ‘Hysteria’

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2022

Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said opponents of natural gas infrastructure projects “just need to be ignored and politically ran over.” In 2018, a brand new Revolution natural gas pipeline exploded as a result of faulty construction practices in Beaver County resulted in a $30 million penalty and criminal charges by the state Attorney General.

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PA Natural Gas Politicians Want To ‘Unleash’ PA’s Gas Industry - What We Need First Is For Industry To Take Up The Slack; Oil & Gas 2.0; True Energy Independence

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

The brand new Revolution natural gas pipeline in Beaver County exploded in 2018 due to very poor construction practices, which resulted in criminal charges and stiff penalties by DEP and the Public Utility Commission. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

In a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi after that hearing I noted that I am aware that Congressional hearings involve some political theater. However, I am not a political appointee. I did not expect to be drawn into political theater that violates basic civility. That may be the case.

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Locals Aim Their Protest at Weapons Maker Raytheon in Support of Palestine

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. USA: James Inhofe Under Fire Over Purchase of Raytheon Stock Catie Edmondson | The New York Times | December 13, 2018 Senator James M. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. million. “He

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15 people arrested during peaceful 'free Palestine' protest in Louisville

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. USA: James Inhofe Under Fire Over Purchase of Raytheon Stock Catie Edmondson | The New York Times | December 13, 2018 Senator James M. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. million. “He

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Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. USA: James Inhofe Under Fire Over Purchase of Raytheon Stock Catie Edmondson | The New York Times | December 13, 2018 Senator James M. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. How Raytheon turned a potentially hard year into a good one. “He

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The "Patriots" at Raytheon

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. USA: James Inhofe Under Fire Over Purchase of Raytheon Stock Catie Edmondson | The New York Times | December 13, 2018 Senator James M. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. How Raytheon turned a potentially hard year into a good one. “He

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Defense Stocks Soar as Trump Wages War on Syria

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Defense Stocks Soar as Trump Wages War on Syria The Real News Network PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:47 Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Read more William K. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list.

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Ukraine conflict a boon for defense industry

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. USA: James Inhofe Under Fire Over Purchase of Raytheon Stock Catie Edmondson | The New York Times | December 13, 2018 Senator James M. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. How Raytheon turned a potentially hard year into a good one. “He

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American Arms Makers Are Making a Killing off of Israel's Slaughter in Gaza

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. USA: James Inhofe Under Fire Over Purchase of Raytheon Stock Catie Edmondson | The New York Times | December 13, 2018 Senator James M. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. How Raytheon turned a potentially hard year into a good one. “He

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How Biden’s Foreign-Policy Team Got Rich

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. USA: James Inhofe Under Fire Over Purchase of Raytheon Stock Catie Edmondson | The New York Times | December 13, 2018 Senator James M. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. How Raytheon turned a potentially hard year into a good one. “He

Technology

Technology Technology 2022 2023

Washington Post Runs Pro-War Column Without Disclosing Author’s Raytheon Ties

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. USA: James Inhofe Under Fire Over Purchase of Raytheon Stock Catie Edmondson | The New York Times | December 13, 2018 Senator James M. Major Shareholders Click here for the latest list. How Raytheon turned a potentially hard year into a good one. “He

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.6.25

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2025

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A Trumped-Up Energy Emergency

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

At the same time, the natural gas industry was in disarray, coal burning was damaging the environment, and the nuclear power industry collapsed. Additionally, in the 2010s, solar and wind generated electricity became cost competitive with, if not outright cheaper than coal, natural gas, and nuclear power.

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Environmental Professionals Connection

The US Attack on Iran May Have Damaged Disarmament Efforts More Than Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities

Is Russia Helping China Expand Its Nuclear Weapons Program?

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Germany’s Role in Climate Policy

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Sen. Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal

Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen

Guest Post: Climate Litigation in Japan: Citizens’ Attempts for the Coal Phase-Out

Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.6.23

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Climate Activists Argue Criminal Acts Legally Excusable Under Necessity Doctrine

Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen -- Like With Natural Gas Infrastructure Today

Nuclear Plant Closures And Renewables Increase Electricity Prices & Unreliability, Testifies Michael Shellenberger to U.S. Senate

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Majority Chair Of Senate Committee Calls Opponents Of Natural Gas Infrastructure ‘Radical Environmentalists,’ Arguments By Supporters Of RGGI ‘Hysteria’

PA Natural Gas Politicians Want To ‘Unleash’ PA’s Gas Industry - What We Need First Is For Industry To Take Up The Slack; Oil & Gas 2.0; True Energy Independence

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

Locals Aim Their Protest at Weapons Maker Raytheon in Support of Palestine

15 people arrested during peaceful 'free Palestine' protest in Louisville

Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely

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Ukraine conflict a boon for defense industry

American Arms Makers Are Making a Killing off of Israel's Slaughter in Gaza

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Washington Post Runs Pro-War Column Without Disclosing Author’s Raytheon Ties

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