To Whom It May Concern; I wonder what Ashvin Dayal knows that M. V. Ramana, Mark Z. Jacobson, Gordon Edwards and others don't know... and where he learned it?!? Biased statements like: "Meeting this need will require a range of energy options, including nuclear" should be provable, but there is no way he can provide reliable data to back up such a silly statement! There is no energy "need" that requires the energy to be made with costly and inefficient nuclear power. Nuclear energy should NEVER be called either "reliable" or "baseload" power since it actually is the WORST at those two things. They DO shut down unexpectedly, and for unexpectedly long periods of time even when the shutdown starts on schedule. And their mammoth size makes it difficult to have that much additional backup available PLUS the 30 or 40 megawatts or so need for cooling the "shut" reactor (which is very much still "active" — with radioactivity). And making three or four "Small" Modular [Nuclear] Reactors instead of one super-large reactor MIGHT mean the disruptions will be smaller, and perhaps less frequent, but then again maybe MORE frequent, and a complete blackout at a single site with a dozen SMRs is always going to be a possibility, be it from a plane crash (maybe intentional), sabotage (they'd have to shut down the whole facility until they figure out how it happened) or the outgoing power lines are disrupted (there won't be 12 redundant lines!), or floods, earthquakes, derecho winds, tornadoes... software bugs (since they'll all be "modular" and the exact same design (or they'll be too expensive to build and operate), design flaws and other post-deployment problems will be fleet-wide). And we haven't even gotten to the waste issues or accident insurance (Price-Anderson is a criminal removal of a citizen's right to financial redress from criminal, sloppy, irresponsible and/or negligent behavior). Then the document states: "Philanthropy has, for decades, underinvested in the nuclear space." Sez who?!? Or doesn't government "philanthropy" to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars in direct financial aid for completely flawed nuclear projects that never amount to anything count as "philanthropy"? Price-Anderson is a corporate gift — sorry, grift — from future and current victims of ANY nuclear accident. The public already gives plenty to the nuclear monster in our midst. For security and defense, the last thing we need is reactor-targets for the enemy powering data centers or factories. If America insists on using that same money for "security and defense" then build DISTRIBUTED small-scaled energy systems... and drone factories instead of nuclear missiles that must never be used and SMNRs that must never be turned on. The Rockefeller Foundation's next lie is downright befuddling coming from a supposedly well-informed funding source: "Nuclear power is a vital clean energy source that can help address the climate crisis." Nuclear power can't do that simply because better solutions abound that are cheaper and deliver far sooner (and there's NO TIME TO WASTE). ANY money spent on a faulty solution that creates hazardous waste is money not spent where it should be. COP-OUT28 was a party of nuclear-weapons countries forcing nuclear power down everyone's throats, especially smaller counties, as though it's easy to train people to safely build and operate (and regulate) a reactor and to go from none to thousands of them to "easily" electrify a country... still with no solution to the waste problem, the proliferation problem, or the inevitable problems from accidents, war, terrorism and everything else under the sun. Their promises to poor countries don't ring true ("energy security, climate resilience, industrial competitiveness, and equitable development") because there's no way small countries are going to be able to develop nuclear technology without massive support (including financing) from — and dependence on thereafter (and in debt to thereafter) — the large already-nuclear countries. As to their claim to try to make nuclear "bankable" I challenge to them to prove they mean it by refusing to support any endeavor that relies on Price-Anderson for a limit on its financial risk potential. Their claim to "strengthen governance" includes the one thing that would WEAKEN governance (which is already ridiculously weak and getting weaker): Insistence that the goal is nuclear expansion, and lots of it. That was the Atomic Energy Agency's problem and the reason it was broken up: Too focused on promotion and hardly focused on safety (let alone, whether the country needed nuclear energy at all). Regarding their plan to "build durable public support" don't they know that the Atoms For Peace style propaganda campaigns have been mocked for the propaganda they were ever since? These two foundations (Temasek Trust and Rockefeller Foundation) claim their goals include: "protecting the planet" and "promote the well-being of humanity." Those goals are unattainable through nuclear energy. Ace Hoffman, Carlsbad, California USA
From:
https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/news/rockefeller-foundation-temasek-trust-announce-global-coalition-nuclear-philanthropy/ The Rockefeller Foundation and Temasek Trust Announce Global Coalition
for Nuclear Philanthropy
Press Releases
Published Date May 19, 2026 GCNP aims to mobilize and coordinate philanthropic capital to accelerate efficient, safe, secure, and equitable nuclear energy deployment globally — 0.1%-0.2% of climate philanthropy currently goes towards it. The Coalition seeks to expand and align philanthropic support for nuclear energy as a driver of clean energy security, economic growth, energy abundance, and human development. Coalition members include Blue Horizons Foundation, CleanEcon, Founders Pledge, Ray Rothrock, and the Rodel Foundation with the Oppenheimer Project serving as Strategic Partner; like-minded partners are welcome to join. SINGAPORE | May 19, 2026 — At the Philanthropy Asia Summit, part of Ecosperity Week in Singapore, The Rockefeller Foundation and Temasek Trust today announced the Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy (GCNP), a collaborative initiative to mobilize philanthropic capital in support of nuclear energy as a driver for clean energy security, economic growth, energy abundance, and human development. The Coalition welcomes philanthropic partners to join this effort. From 2024 through 2026, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts some of the highest growth rates in electricity demand, driven by higher heat and increased consumption of energy. Meeting this need will require a range of energy options, including nuclear. Recent analysis, including The Rockefeller Foundation’s 2025 work on nuclear and total system costs, shows that firm, safe, and non-emitting nuclear generation and variable renewables are mutually reinforcing: each makes the other more affordable and effective at scale. “Universal energy abundance — the kind that powers industries, anchors economies, and raises living standards for billions — requires firm, clean power alongside renewables. The next generation of nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, is advancing fast and costs are coming down, opening a real prospect that many developing and emerging economies could add safe, abundant, clean baseload power to their energy mix,” said Ashvin Dayal, Senior Vice President for Power at The Rockefeller Foundation, during the convening at the Philanthropy Asia Summit. “Getting there will take serious work on policy, regulation, finance, and human capital. That is precisely why we are forming the Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy now.” Philanthropy has, for decades, underinvested in the nuclear space. According to analysis by Founders Pledge drawing on ClimateWorks Foundation data, only 0.1–0.2% of climate philanthropy supports nuclear energy, less than $2 of every $1,000. Yet, interest and investment in nuclear energy are growing among policymakers, leading technology companies, and financial institutions. “Nuclear power is a vital clean energy source that can help address the climate crisis. Through the Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy, we aim to convene like-minded partners to support informed dialogue and responsible approaches to nuclear energy in upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and responsible waste management,” said Desmond Kuek, Executive Director and CEO, Temasek Trust. Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy: The Rockefeller Foundation and Temasek Trust are part of a growing coalition of other foundations and supporters — including Blue Horizons Foundation, CleanEcon, Founders Pledge, Ray Rothrock, and the Rodel Foundation — committed to furthering philanthropic support for nuclear energy. This aligns with the COP28 Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy, a global pledge by over 30 countries to triple their nuclear power capacity by 2050 to meet net-zero goals. Oppenheimer Project, which has co-developed the Coalition from concept to launch, will serve as Strategic Partner. Upon the appointment of GCNP’s Secretariat, TT Foundation Advisors, the philanthropy advisory arm of Temasek Trust, will provide infrastructure support for the Secretariat in its initial years, including tailored donor-advised funds and grant management services. GCNP will grow and align philanthropic capital for nuclear across four strategic pathways, with the aim of supporting more countries in exploring the safe and credible integration of nuclear into their energy mix over the next 5 to 10 years: Build the case: Develop data-informed, culturally grounded narratives that connect nuclear energy to concrete outcomes — energy security, climate resilience, industrial competitiveness, and equitable development — and build durable public support. Grow the field: Expand the global talent, institutions, and networks needed to deploy and govern nuclear power safely and effectively. Make it bankable: De-risk financing structures and attract the public and private capital needed to bring nuclear projects to scale. Strengthen governance: Build upon successful initiatives to strengthen safety, security, and governance frameworks to ensure nuclear expansion is verifiable and robust. The Coalition will also serve as a platform for funders to access shared knowledge, identify high-leverage opportunities aligned with their priorities, and build partnerships. The GCNP will be informed by experts from government, industry, academia, civil society, and international institutions, with local stakeholders and practitioners serving as partners to identify priorities and design interventions. About The Rockefeller Foundation Investing $30 billion over the last 113 years to promote the well-being of humanity, The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on unlikely partnerships and innovative solutions that deliver measurable results for people in the United States and around the world. We leverage scientific breakthroughs, artificial intelligence, and new technologies to make big bets across energy, food, health, and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at www.rockefellerfoundation.org/subscribe and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn, Instagram @rockefellerfdn, YouTube @RockefellerFdn, and LinkedIn @the-rockefeller-foundation. About Temasek Trust Temasek Trust was established by Temasek Holdings and is a steward of philanthropic assets. It aims to catalyze positive impact by protecting the planet, uplifting communities, connecting people, and advancing capabilities. By forging new pathways for philanthropy and impact investing with like-minded partners, Temasek Trust seeks to promote catalytic philanthropy as a force for good. For more information, visit www.temasektrust.org.sg. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Media Contacts
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