[Lwvcnmtopics] LWVCNM Reminder - Nuclear Issues Study Educational Meetings Tomorrow December 14, 2023  12 pm and 6:30 pm - Consensus Meetings December 16 1pm and December 19 6pm

[LWV CentralNewMexico]

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 at 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)
<https://files.constantcontact.com/8a5d3e49101/84eb51a3-254f-4318-be18-efd705a40ccd.pdf?rdr=true>

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)
<https://files.constantcontact.com/8a5d3e49101/80a83717-20cd-4a5c-bebc-b2548271ae1d.pdf?rdr=true>


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)
<https://files.constantcontact.com/8a5d3e49101/981b8407-7cdd-44c6-a3db-e3684121b64a.pdf?rdr=true>


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)
<https://files.constantcontact.com/8a5d3e49101/8ef148c6-06ab-41fb-9840-557e3190665f.pdf?rdr=true>

*Additional links:*

*Nuclear Industry Expert Bios*
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XDXvlw1fd6f_R8n20fgMKdbhHI9gsa7ZjW0xThtGyd2VEm6gQ9SKxnsa8CNPuqcexJZ4YAOlCwLnfIVzg1wZ4N8uScULIlD8N9dSLaLK6H9qCfCIYwdRvFO4jHKkIMsxyKf8coMhMnYnifKQPvfhTZ-nI9FTy4_UUTaFEI8Kh-Bvo4yGCf9x4rn87jApk2xcghNae8mLduPXiuVWwo-_rzbCZTSSilh_K5VlWYI7YO_pgj2U6TWhCw==&c=wvB23cIwciNfBoulga03ww16Cane_Pad5cqI4u6LbEULmzzmn_Q0Sg==&ch=hTsVXjfVQvAxHER5qReXbA_mNMHvJrDS30_EQOqK8U0hhHoGL2hvqg==>



*Dr. Richard Meserve*

11/1/23 slides
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XDXvlw1fd6f_R8n20fgMKdbhHI9gsa7ZjW0xThtGyd2VEm6gQ9SKxnsa8CNPuqce9wmrIa8u4_C27N6r-WZH-HxJmpyJYkG8uRuYFBifZrVHEbCxIpv66DwTacVo1RrKQBxRXwkTtKKqRkOf3PT1sKxz7F3kMhCNGigswhBtxSBBlWvLFBoJhebbFGDwx6R80yggls1o3aE70rIMmVbRr9d9ES-qVcyZuTxzkFn71TgVpYpnBX161Q==&c=wvB23cIwciNfBoulga03ww16Cane_Pad5cqI4u6LbEULmzzmn_Q0Sg==&ch=hTsVXjfVQvAxHER5qReXbA_mNMHvJrDS30_EQOqK8U0hhHoGL2hvqg==>

Meserve interview
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XDXvlw1fd6f_R8n20fgMKdbhHI9gsa7ZjW0xThtGyd2VEm6gQ9SKxnsa8CNPuqceQSDOV7v6R6Jfm65WoqRcjEWeQJzviICGZEk1shkxnAnm3yoTWN9dQcgV3plb7IDrqnjjeHuLl2AZzjSCAsyUJsfS6qZ41yL8a3wee74y12JdZC_RWHCaAw==&c=wvB23cIwciNfBoulga03ww16Cane_Pad5cqI4u6LbEULmzzmn_Q0Sg==&ch=hTsVXjfVQvAxHER5qReXbA_mNMHvJrDS30_EQOqK8U0hhHoGL2hvqg==>



*Dr. Rita Baranwal*

11/1/23 slides
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XDXvlw1fd6f_R8n20fgMKdbhHI9gsa7ZjW0xThtGyd2VEm6gQ9SKxnsa8CNPuqceMa_SlS1Cgb1-oS6HWAvOCsW-__yOd5Ikyv7lYkObhDgAMPegDTeMghw6t2sPkKGLVvhefn7ILzjskGzPbXVQaegb3p3te-e3DKnWa8iWfh283EbHz_gV8tDj7SMkUpdD6nA8OKS1pFKOBq97FAj9zkzF8JPdiJ3fiFn8sFNXckKAhko7bGOcqw==&c=wvB23cIwciNfBoulga03ww16Cane_Pad5cqI4u6LbEULmzzmn_Q0Sg==&ch=hTsVXjfVQvAxHER5qReXbA_mNMHvJrDS30_EQOqK8U0hhHoGL2hvqg==>

Baranwal interview
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XDXvlw1fd6f_R8n20fgMKdbhHI9gsa7ZjW0xThtGyd2VEm6gQ9SKxnsa8CNPuqce7JKOhSrhTwf2wcppvA_oKZO3HFQPkvwksbeDe6ompxLw7--8-i2fQbtsocYmRaEydr3Lc6h7PZBvzG6SLWYw1Ifs9DavJdfQ8ZzYB3O_ZnaYj2MVmcXJ9A==&c=wvB23cIwciNfBoulga03ww16Cane_Pad5cqI4u6LbEULmzzmn_Q0Sg==&ch=hTsVXjfVQvAxHER5qReXbA_mNMHvJrDS30_EQOqK8U0hhHoGL2hvqg==>



Climate One podcast: The Nuclear Option
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XDXvlw1fd6f_R8n20fgMKdbhHI9gsa7ZjW0xThtGyd2VEm6gQ9SKxnsa8CNPuqce0o7SOQPGUhKbLc6uePOqqeKwsCjQK9xqm7pPpKhPLqDWxA0h7ZrMOOBWFlPbOHgyZM2URyYuAvKqMI-lfvJnJqHrmgt2DdTmnqtuyXjcj_v1AVo_u-K2Mw==&c=wvB23cIwciNfBoulga03ww16Cane_Pad5cqI4u6LbEULmzzmn_Q0Sg==&ch=hTsVXjfVQvAxHER5qReXbA_mNMHvJrDS30_EQOqK8U0hhHoGL2hvqg==>



Can Nuclear Energy Help meet US Climate Goals?
<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XDXvlw1fd6f_R8n20fgMKdbhHI9gsa7ZjW0xThtGyd2VEm6gQ9SKxnsa8CNPuqce62CFiId1qdurmK-S9V8bXdPlk-kiLukdnf5gCkTSh0FD7WxND8p7K5KqX_m-YngfqPGo8kfK8tx9vDBnTd60nJeyVI4e9HAaVC6yOvSYxkzerIpThgTviw==&c=wvB23cIwciNfBoulga03ww16Cane_Pad5cqI4u6LbEULmzzmn_Q0Sg==&ch=hTsVXjfVQvAxHER5qReXbA_mNMHvJrDS30_EQOqK8U0hhHoGL2hvqg==>



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


League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico
6739 Academy Rd. NE,  Suite 124
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
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