Ohio Green Party of the United States
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For Immediate Release:
December 13, 2023
Philena Farley, Co-Chair pifbits@ohiogreens.org , 614-859-9147
Daryl Davis, Anti-Nuke Committee, daryl237@yahoo.com , 216-848-6912
David Ellison, Co-Chair of the Cuyahoga County david@dhellison.com 216-631-0557
For Immediate Release
Ohio Green Party Declares: Nuclear Power is NOT Green – HB308 is a Dangerous Misdirection
Columbus, OH – Today, the Ohio Green Party vehemently denounces the ongoing attempts to classify nuclear power as “green” energy in the Ohio House of Representatives Bill 308. This misguided legislation represents a dangerous misdirection that undermines true environmental progress and threatens the health and safety of Ohioans.
“Nuclear power, with its legacy of radioactive waste, environmental contamination, and potential for catastrophic accidents, is anything but green,” declared Daryl Davis, Anti-Nuke Committee, of the Ohio Green Party. “HB308 is a blatant attempt to greenwash this dangerous technology, prioritizing corporate interests over the well-being of our communities and the future of our planet.”
David Ellison, Co-Chair of the Cuyahoga County Green Party states “Nuclear power, shrouded in secrecy and controlled under a tight grip, fundamentally contradicts the values of a green and democratic future. The potential for widespread radioactive contamination, as seen near facilities like Piketon and Fernald, threatens our right to clean air and water. The very existence of this technology raises the specter of martial law, a stark contrast to the vision of a peaceful and sustainable future. While we acknowledge the need for clean energy, let us not be lured down the path of nuclear power, which comes at the cost of our fundamental freedoms. Instead, let us invest in truly green solutions like solar and wind, empowering communities and ensuring a safer, more democratic future for all.”
The Ohio Green Party urges the Ohio House of Representatives to reject HB308 and prioritize the development of a truly green energy future for Ohio. We call on all Ohioans to join us in demanding safe, sustainable, and equitable energy solutions that prioritize the well-being of our communities and the environment.
MORE INFORMATION
HB308 Opposition Testimony – December 13th 2023 – 3rd Hearing – Ohio Green Party
House Bill 308 | 135th General Assembly | Ohio Legislature
Ohio HB 308 Turns Nuclear Waste Green.pdf – Ohio Nuclear Free Network
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