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EVOLVING NUCLEAR GOVERNANCE FOR A NEW ERA

EVOLVING NUCLEAR GOVERNANCE FOR A NEW ERA
The global nuclear governance system is facing a series of new challenges that require effective responses from a strong coalition of governments, the nuclear industry, professional associations, and the nuclear nonproliferation, security, and safety expert communities. In this policy memo, the Global Nexus Initiative (GNI) calls for a strengthening of the system through realistic continuous…
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THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY

THE UNITED STATES REQUIRES AN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
The Trump Administration’s energy and climate policies are evolving, although few specifics have been proposed to date. Let’s focus on what we do know: The Administration has stated its intent to stimulate increased production and consumption of fossil fuels through policies typically supported by Republicans. In general, these fuels contribute to public health, air quality…
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KEEPING AN EYE ON THE ENERGY AND CLIMATE BALL

KEEPING AN EYE ON THE ENERGY AND CLIMATE BALL
A debate is underway in the Trump Administration regarding the future of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. According to news reports, one side advocates an immediate US withdrawal from the agreement. On the other side are those concerned that withdrawal would have adverse effects on US relationships around the world. History suggests that this…
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A FEW THOUGHTS ON A PATH FORWARD FOR U.S. ENERGY AND CLIMATE POLICY

A FEW THOUGHTS ON A PATH FORWARD FOR U.S. ENERGY AND CLIMATE POLICY
There is great concern about the direction the Trump Administration and Republican Congress will take on climate policy. Its first consequential decision on the international front could be what to do about the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The Administration’s pronouncements about Paris have been ambiguous, but many fear it will scuttle the treaty. We…
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