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Demolition work continues near former Hanford processing facility
Workers with the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s contractor Central Plateau Cleanup Company recently demolished the Reduction Oxidation Plant, one of five former plutonium production facilities at the Hanford Site in Washington state.
Workshop
Thursday, April 13, 2023|1:00–4:00PM EDT|Salon DE
This event is sponsored by the Nuclear Energy Institute.
Hosted by Generation Atomic
In this session, learn how to be a more effective advocate for nuclear energy in multiple venues. You’ll learn best practices in legislative engagement from advocates who played critical roles in saving nuclear plants in Illinois and California.
After summarizing current advocacy efforts, participants will get hands-on training in how to meet with legislators, how to give testimony to legislative committees and the NRC, and how to write an effective letter to the editor. This session will be open to in-person and virtual participants.
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Salon DE
Cost: $0
Attendees: 50
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