Reminder - Nuclear Issues Educational Meetings (2 times for convenience) December 14, 2023
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 Zoom meetings on December 16th at 1pm and
December 19th at 6pm. Each
meeting is being held twice to engage more members in the discussion.
Whether or not you attend one of the December 14 meetings, be sure to participate in one of the important
consensus meetings. All
LWVNM members are encouraged to participate at their preferred time. The results of the meetings will be used
to formulate a position to be submitted to the LWVNM Board during the January 2024 meeting. Then we’ll be
ready for the LWVUS Convention in 2024!
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:
Nuclear Industry Expert Bios
Dr.
Richard Meserve
11/1/23 slides
Meserve interview
Dr.
Rita Baranwal
11/1/23 slides
Baranwal interview
Climate One podcast: The
Nuclear Option
Can Nuclear Energy Help meet US
Climate Goals?
LWVNM sent an email on November 22nd and December 7th via Constant Contact to
all 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
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