nuclear power is not a climate Solution

Nuclear power is a dangerous distraction from the need to take immediate and effective action to address the climate crisis

Costly

Nuclear power plants are costly and dependent on taxpayer subsidies and government loan guarantees. Dollars are better spent on Energy Efficiency and Renewables.

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A Cycle of Deadly Pollution

Nuclear power plants’ operations depend on a dirty nuclear fuel cycle.  From uranium mining to reactor operation to long-lived highly radioactive waste, nuclear power is anything but clean.

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Inherently Risky

Nuclear power plants are susceptible to cascading accidents from human error, internal faults, and impacts from sea-level rise, storm surge, flooding hazards and earthquakes.

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Security Risk

Nuclear power plants are dangerous targets for terrorists and in war.  Hackers have already penetrated the electric grid and power plants, making a risky industry even more unsafe.

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Unproven Technology

New nuclear power plants-of any type-will not be able to make a meaningful contribution to meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals by the 2030s. 

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Weapons Proliferation

New nuclear reactors will use highly enriched fuel that will make it easier for countries to convert it into weapons grade material.

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Environmental Justice

Indigenous peoples and front-line communities have already been harmed by the nuclear fuel cycle; it’s time to repair the damage, not make it worse.

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Action is needed now if we are to avoid the catastrophic consequences from climate change.  Whatever we do, our actions must create an energy future that is resilient, sustainable, equitable, and honors our fragile environment.

Together We Can Make a Difference

21 Organizations Endorse the

“Nuclear Power is Not a Climate Solution” Statement

 You can read the complete statement here.