Nuclear energy bill passed by Senate is “waste of resources”
Environmental and public interest advocates urge support for cleaner, safer, less costly renewable energy
Nuclear power risks
There's no reason to accept the risks or high costs of nuclear power, given the abundance of renewable energy that is cleaner, safer, and often more affordable.
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STATEMENT: Senate passes bill to expand nuclear power
Environment, public interest advocates urge support for cleaner, safer, less costly renewable energy
MASSPIRG’s 2023-2024 Legislative Agenda
MASSPIRG is working to safeguard public health, protect consumers in the marketplace, transform our energy and transportation systems, reduce waste, remove toxic threats, curb wasteful spending, revitalize our democracy, and protect our environment.
Nuclear Power: Not Worth the Risk
A new report released today by the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG) documents a history of safety problems at nuclear reactors in the United States. These incidents – like the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan – illustrate that nuclear power carries with it risks that are simply not worth taking.