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[Approx. Read Time: 1 minute] On July 15, 2010, North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN) won the competition to host the International Youth in Nuclear Congress meeting in 2012.  “NA-YGN is proud to host our international colleagues in what could be the largest ever gathering of young professionals in nuclear.  We are overwhelmed with excitement to welcome IYNC and return the same hospitality we have been shown over the past decade” says NA-YGN President, Elizabeth McAndrew-Benavides. Founded... more

[Approx. Read Time: 3 minutes] How was the Cape Town International Youth in Nuclear Conference (IYNC) meeting?   To quote Kansas State student and attendee Sam Brinton– “Amazing.” Nothing compares to breaking free from the northern hemisphere for the first time to attend your first global youth in nuclear conference. South Africa was a wonderful host for this international meeting which focused on building international collaboration and understanding for young professionals and... more

[Approx. Read Time: 2 minutes] I wanted to share this article from Bradley Blakeman, professor of Politics and Public Policy at Georgetown, on the United States’ need for more nuclear energy.  Blakeman hits all of the key points–nuclear power is clean, safe, reliable, and cheap. Duke Energy's Oconee Nuclear Power Units 1, 2, and 3 Nukes, Baby, Nukes By Bradley Blakeman Published June 23, 2010 | Foxnews.com Bradley A. Blakeman served as deputy assistant to President George W. Bush... more

Clean Energy Insight has created a Nuclear Energy Fact Sheet focused on New Nuclear Plants and their benefits.  I’ve attached the Fact Sheet for you to use in any way that you would like.  Attach it to a pro-nuclear letter you are sending your Congressman, or just send it to a colleague or friend. Clean Energy Insight - New Nuclear Plant Fact Sheet 2010  Read More →

[Approx. Read Time: 3 minutes] Myth: Nuclear Energy Relies on Government Subsidies The myth that the nuclear energy industry receives a massive amount of taxpayer subsidies is alive and well in internet chatrooms, blogging websites, and even certain “think tanks.”  One of the goals of Clean Energy Insight is to provide easy access to facts about nuclear energy.  So we are starting a “Wednesday Facts Series” that will address perpetuated nuclear industry myths that aim to... more

Be heard. Do you want to make a difference in the energy debate? Do you want your voice to be heard all over the world? Do you want to ensure that clean, safe, and reliable energy is being used? Contribute to a pro-nuclear website that is doing all of the above. Join us. Email us at cleanenergyinsight@na-ygn.org to apply to be a regular contributor. A North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN) website.  Read More →

What information can I use to counter arguments made by people who are opposed to Nuclear Power? What do I say if an opponent says that Nuclear Energy Is Not Safe? Nuclear Energy is safer than any other form of energy available. No member of the general public has ever been killed or injured in 40 years of commercial Nuclear Energy generation in the United States The OSHA Accident Rate for the Nuclear Power Industry is lower than the accident rate for the Finance, Education, and Artist industries  Table... more

[Approx. Read Time: 4 minutes] Clean Energy Insight has tried to follow the issue of uranium mining in Pittsylvania County, VA for about a year now.  Mike Bloom and I (Co-Creators of this website) both grew up in the area and are hoping that safe uranium mining can offer a much-needed economic boost.  As the debate continues, local newspapers like the Chatham Star-Tribune, the Danville Register and Bee, and the Martinsville Bulletin have published great op-eds regarding the issue that are all... more

[Approx. Read Time: 9 minutes] Myth:  Nuclear Power Plants Cause Cancer Few words in the English language invoke feelings of unrest and controversy as the word “nuclear”.  Historically, the word has been associated with feelings of uncertainty, fear or danger, and understandably so, as nuclear technology made its debut in the mainstream media by way of its use in weapons of mass destruction.  But as the general public becomes more aware and educated on the subject, many are finding that nuclear... more

[Approx. Read Time: 4 minutes] Things may be slowing down a bit here at Clean Energy Insight over the next month or two.  Currently, it is outage season for the nuclear power industry.  Many of our contributors will be supporting outage work on-site at nuclear power plants. In the nuclear power industry, an “outage” does not primarily refer to a power outage or blackout.  Every Spring and Fall, when power demand is at its lowest, the nuclear industry shuts down some of their plants... more

[Approx. Read Time: 2 mintues]  Earth day 2010 was commemorated with the dedication of an Earth Day Garden located at the Entergy Nuclear national headquarters in Jackson, Miss. Amy Pittman, officer for the Mississippi North American-Young Generation in Nuclear chapter, not only helped with the planting but addressed the employee gathering during Earth Day. Amy Pittman, Entergy chapter officer for the Mississippi Chapter of North American-Young Generation in Nuclear addresses employees during... more

[Approx. Read Time: 5 minutes] Local educators learn how a nuclear power control room works.   Exelon employees from the Braidwood Nuclear Generation Station outside of Chicago, Illinois recently changed the game when it comes to nuclear power advocacy in the United States.  Led by their North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN) Chapter, Braidwood Generating Station has started a nuclear power education program called Nuke 101. The program aims to educate 6th-12th grade teachers on... more

[Approx. Read Time: 4 minutes] If you’ve looked for a comparison in land areas needed for different power sources, I would be willing to bet that you found a lot of numbers and zero pictures.  In order for you to gain a valuable perspective on the amount of land area needed for different energy sources, I feel that a graphical presentation would be more of an eye opener.  In order to do this, I’ve enlisted the help of Google SketchUp. Let’s begin… (I’ve included the... more

[Approx. Read Time: 3 minutes] The Yucca Mountain site in Nevada was to be the permanent long-term storage site for spent fuel and other nuclear waste.  It was scheduled to be completed over 12 years ago.  Decades of development and $20B later, project canceled. Do not mis-conclude that nuclear power shouldn’t be used because there is no way to store the radioactive waste.  Radioactive waste will stay radioactive for centuries and there is no way to make it un-radioactive.  It can however be... more

[Approx. Read Time: 1 minute]  President Obama’s pledge to support the nuclear industry with more loan guarantees is great for the nuclear industry. But what does it mean to you? Right now in the United States, 20% of energy is generated by nuclear power. Nuclear power is generated in nuclear power plants, which is then transferred to energy utilities (power companies), who then supply the energy to your home. This energy is used to turn on the lights, the coffee maker, power the alarm clock (although... more