According to Physicians for Social Responsibility, the New Energy Reform Act of 2008, not yet official, already contains subsidies for nuclear power totaling more than $120 billion.
Among other things, it funds the Building of a Reprocessing Facility. It authorizes funding and directs Department of Energy to begin construction on a reprocessing R&D facility within one year. Approximate cost $1.5 billion. It also funds $100 million to train nuclear workers.
Now what does all this have to do with Offshore Drilling?
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As if one bad measure in the bill wasn't enough. I can't wait for the florida with oil covered beaches and radioactive families. I'm moving.
$1.5 billion and the Megaplan is $3 billion??
miami te amo
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ALERT
BILLIONS IN NUCLEAR POWER SUBSIDIES MAY BE ADDED TO OIL DRILLING/ENERGY BILLS WHEN CONGRESS RETURNS
CONTACT YOUR SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES NOW:
NO MORE NUCLEAR SUBSIDIES!
Dear Sustainable Energy Advocates:
When Congressmembers return to Washington after Labor Day, we expect fast action in both the Senate and House on new energy legislation. Exactly what that new energy legislation will be is not clear at this point, but behind-the-scenes, nuclear industry advocates are gearing up for a new push for billions of dollars in new taxpayer subsidies for new reactor construction and other industry wish list items.
It is important to contact both of your senators, and your representative now, before they return to Washington and things begin moving quickly. Most Congressmembers are back in their home districts so it is worth contacting both their Washington offices and local offices. It is also a good idea to meet them on the campaign trail and bring up nuclear subsidies at campaign events.
The Capitol Switchboard is 202-224-3121. You can also look up your House member’s direct contact information here: http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.shtml#va and your Senators’ information here: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
The message to your Congressmembers is simple: No More Nuclear Subsidies! Do Not Include ANY Nuclear Subsidies in any energy bills.
Public opinion polls continue to show that nuclear power is just about the least popular energy option, while renewable energy sources continue to be the most supported by the public. For example, a NBC/Wall Street Journal poll released August 20 found that 72% believe developing “alternative” (i.e. renewable) energy sources could “accomplish a great deal.” Only about 40% said that of new nuclear power. Similarly, an August 9 ABC News poll found only 44% support new reactor construction. Congress shouldn’t fall for the nuclear industry’s self-serving pronouncements about the need or public support for new nuclear power.
Please contact your Congressmembers today.
Thanks for all you do.
Michael Mariotte
Executive Director
Nuclear Information and Resource Service
nirsnet@nirs.org; www.nirs.org ; 301-270-6477
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