December Monthly Meeting
NUCLEAR ISSUES STUDY - Clean Energy Options – Zoom Only. Zoom invitations at the end of the email.
The question being asked by the state league (LWVNM) is - Should LWV include Commercial Nuclear Power? There will be two educational meetings on Thursday, December 14th. The first is from Noon - 1pm and the second is from 6:30 to 7:30pm. These meetings will provide the opportunity for all New Mexico League members to explore in depth the reports created by the LWVNM Nuclear Study task force. Conducting a study is an intense and time-consuming effort executed by the study committee over the last six months. Please take the time to review the task reports and recordings and plan to attend either one or both of the meetings on the 14th and participate in this important League activity. Be in the Zoom room where
it happens! (If you have difficulty accessing the links please email lwvcnmoffice@gmail.com)
An In-depth Exploration of the Nuclear Study
SPEAKERS: LWVNM Nuclear Study Task Leaders Panel, coordinated by Karen Douglas, LWVCNM
The two December 14th LWVCNM Zoom meetings will be an opportunity for members statewide to address questions to the four Nuclear Issues Task Chairs (George Chandler/LWVLA, Kathy Brook/LWVSNM, Jeanne Logsdon/LWVCNM, and Karen Douglas/LWVNM Nuclear Issues Director) prior to the December Consensus meetings on December 16th at 1pm and December 19th at 6pm. Each meeting is being held twice to engage more members in the discussion.
Background: During the June 2022 LWVUS Convention in Denver, LWVPA recommended a Nuclear Issues Resolution promoting commercial nuclear power as a greenhouse-gas free alternative to support the LWVUS Climate Emergency Declaration. LWVUS did not accept the resolution and instead recommended that a state-level Nuclear Issues study followed by Position development for concurrence with other states commence to revise the current LWVUS Nuclear Issues Position.
During the LWVUS Convention LWVNM also learned that 34 other state leagues were interested in revisiting the LWVUS Nuclear Issues Position which “opposes increased reliance on nuclear fission.” Following Summer and Fall 2022 zoom meetings, including participants from other states, LWVNM again requested LWVUS clarification. LWVNM then initiated a state-level study with a study proposal introduction during Winter 2023 LWVCNM Program Planning. The Nuclear Issues study proposal was revised and approved by LWVNM Convention delegates April 2023 and includes four Tasks:
1. Summarize the current contribution nuclear energy provides as both a baseload and a greenhouse gas free source for domestic/international energy production.
LWVNM Task 1 Nuclear Issues Report final 11-17-23BC3.docx (constantcontact.com)
2. Identify deterrents to nuclear energy expansion and any proven and effective remedies (consider the LWVNM Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Safety Position adopted in 2021).
Nuclear Issues Task2 ReportBC Nov132023 final (1).docx (constantcontact.com)
3. Consider the current U.S. energy situation and domestic nuclear plant status including closures with related impacts on states.
LWVNM TASK 3 Nuclear Study JML+JE 11_13_23 final.docx (constantcontact.com)
4. Evaluate newer advanced reactor concepts with enhanced safety features and efficiency with related implementation status.
4 Task 4 final LWVNM Advanced Reactors 10-14-23.docx (constantcontact.com)
Additional links:
Dr. Richard Meserve
Dr. Rita Baranwal
Climate One podcast: The Nuclear Option
Can Nuclear Energy Help meet US Climate Goals?
LWVNM sent an email on November 22nd via Constant Contact to league members. The email contains links to the 4 study task reports and recordings listed above. If you did not receive the email, please contact the LWVCNM office by phone or email and it will be forwarded to you.
Two LWVNM Nuclear Issues Consensus meetings, both via Zoom only, follow on Saturday, December 16th at 1:00 pm and Tuesday, December 19th 6:00 at pm. A separate email will be sent by the state League with more details.
ZOOM Invitation - Noon Meeting
LWVCNM is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Education for Nuclear Issue Position
Time: Dec 14, 2023 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81823467868?pwd=aWxzWHN6NHZzMlBrTlEyYnVRVDREQT09
Meeting ID: 818 2346 7868
Passcode: 261256
ZOOM Invitation - 6:30 pm Meeting
LWVCNM is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Education for Nuclear Issue Position
Time: Dec 14, 2023 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83372812194?pwd=bThyWXpzRGZvKyswdUprQUZhVng1Zz09
Meeting ID: 833 7281 2194
Passcode: 187246