Q&A: Former Gov. Whitman on Nuclear’s Promise – and its Limits
By Alan Neuhauser U.S. News & World Report September 28, 2015 Christine Todd Whitman could be called a realist. [...]
Statement by Governor Whitman on the passing of Kathy Crotti
"Kathy Crotti was always the loyal opposition, someone who truly cared about making government work. We may have been from different parties, but I always very much appreciated her presence when she was working with the legislature. I know she will be missed by all who knew and worked with her."
Statement by Governor Christine Todd Whitman on the passing of Elsie Hillman
"Elsie Hillman was classy and caring, but didn’t suffer fools gladly. She represents what is best about the Republican party. Elsie was a good friend to my family, and my prayers are with her family in this sad time."
The Reactors That Will Revolutionize Nuclear Energy
By Christine Todd Whitman The Wall Street Journal April 29, 2015 CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN: We’re at a turning point in energy. The U.S. should be a leader in mitigating climate change and meeting a nearly 30% increase in U.S. demand for electricity projected by 2040. [...]
Don’t Be Lulled by Low Oil Prices. We Need an Energy Plan.
By Christine Todd Whitman The Experts April 2, 2015 CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN: With oil prices low, it would be easy to perceive that we as a nation have our energy issues under control. But despite the current benefits derived from oil prices that haven’t been this low in six years, we still need an overarching energy policy for the U.S. [...]
McConnell Can’t Pick, Choose Which Laws to Follow
By Christine Todd Whitman Politico Magazine March 15, 2015 Sen. Mitch McConnell earlier this month encouraged states to defy federal environmental regulations by simply ignoring them. This was not some quote taken out of context by a pesky reporter; it was an op-ed he wrote in the Lexington Herald-Leader. The Republican Senate majority leader is protesting the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from coal plants. The agency plans to finalize the rule this summer, after which states will have a chance to submit their own plans to meet the EPA’s specific goal for the state. He writes: [...]
Nuclear Energy Is Critical to Fighting Climate Change
By Carol Browner & Christine Todd Whitman Real Clear Energy March 12, 2015 The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing its draft rule to set new limits on power plant carbon pollution. Even though we served in dramatically different administrations, we strongly agree that carbon emissions must be reduced and the use of low-carbon energy sources increased. We believe using carbon-free energy sources is the first step towards solving the climate change challenge and moving our nation toward a clean-energy future. [...]
Growing economy depends on clean energy
By Christine Todd Whitman Miami Herald February 17, 2015 After years of economic stagnation, Florida’s economy and demand for electricity are growing. [...]
N.J. can use nuclear power to diversify its energy supply: Opinion
By Christine Todd Whitman nj.com November 29, 2014 As our federal and state governments launch a serious attack against climate change, New Jersey has a new opportunity to lead the way in supporting a clean energy future. [...]
Opinion: Christie Whitman relfects on Marge Roukema as trailblazer
By Christine Todd Whitman Northjersey.com November 13, 2014 NEW JERSEY lost one of its best yesterday with former U.S. Rep. Marge Roukema’s passing. Roukema was a trailblazer in many respects, but I particularly admired her for her focus on building consensus, even in dealing with the nation’s most contentious issues. [...]