Nuclear Power Joint Fact Finding Dialogue

Press Release

September 30, 2006 | Listen to a National Public Radio story featuring The Keystone Center Nuclear Power Joint Fact Finding Dialogue and the broader question of the risks and benefits of nuclear power in light of increasing global warming: http://tinyurl.com/gaxnu

The need for more baseload electricity generation coupled with concerns about climate change and the high prices of energy have prompted discussions about the possibility of expanding the role of nuclear power. On the other hand, serious concerns remain about waste disposal, safety and security, proliferation risks and cost. Before debating what role, if any, nuclear power should play in the future, stakeholders on all sides of the issue need to reach a common understanding about the state of the technologies and the costs, benefits and risks. Prompted by a letter from six environmental organizations and interviews with about 30 stakeholders across the country, The Keystone Center launched a Joint Fact Finding on Nuclear Power in March 2006.

With funding from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the National Commission on Energy Policy, and nuclear industry representatives, The Keystone Center is bringing together a cross-section of interests—environmental and consumer advocates, nuclear industry representatives, academics, and state and federal government officials to find trusted experts and information sources to help answer questions and build a common base of knowledge about nuclear power, its costs, benefits and risks. The 29 invited participants are working together to develop and answer important questions that will serve as a foundation for a constructive dialogue in the future about balancing the risks and benefits of nuclear power and alternative technologies in addressing climate change. The final report of the joint fact finding is expected in early Spring 2007.

What is Joint Fact Finding?

For more information: Catherine Morris, Director, Energy Practice Group, 202-452-1590

The Keystone Center Assessment of MRS Public Involvement
May 1993 | Report # 20 | Call 970-513-5837 to order reports
The Office of the U.S. Nuclear Waste Negotiator (ONWN) requested that The Keystone Center rexamine the public involvement process associated with the Monitored Retrievable Storage (MRS) facility voluntary siting processes undertaken prior to January 1993. In March and April 1993, Keystone Center staff conduced a brief assessment of the public involvement processes surrounding several MRS applications. This report contains the results of that assessment.

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