Jeff Brady appears in the following:
As Nuclear Struggles, A New Generation Of Engineers Is Motivated By Climate Change
Friday, June 15, 2018
The number of people graduating with nuclear engineering degrees has more than tripled since 2001. Many say they are motivated by climate change.
More Than Half Of The Nation's Nuclear Power Plants Are At Risk Of Closing
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
The nuclear energy industry is having trouble competing against cheaper natural gas and renewable energy. So it's begun touting its low greenhouse gas emissions as it seeks public subsidies.
President Trump Orders Help For Coal And Nuclear Plants
Friday, June 01, 2018
President Trump has ordered Energy Secretary Rick Perry to take immediate steps to help financially troubled coal and nuclear power plants.
Facebook Project Wants You To 'Buy Nothing' And Ask For What You Need
Thursday, May 24, 2018
The Buy Nothing Project encourages people to share without money changing hands. In five years it has spread around the world on Facebook with the help of more than 3,000 volunteers.
Trump's 'Energy Dominance' Gets Slow Start On Federal Land
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Despite President Trump's pledge to boost oil and gas drilling on federal land, some statistics show there was more activity during the Obama administration.
Oil Prices Rise After Trump's Iran Speech, But Supply And Demand Also Fuel Increase
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
President Trump's announcement that he would withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal is just one reason drivers will pay more for gasoline this summer.
After Arrest Of 2 Black Men, Protesters Rally Outside Philly Starbucks
Monday, April 16, 2018
Protestors Sunday briefly occupied a Philadelphia Starbucks, where the men were arrested after refusing to leave when asked. A video has millions of views amid accusations of racism on social media.
Judge Dismisses Most Serious Charges In Penn State Hazing Death
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Charges of involuntary manslaughter against fraternity brothers were cast aside, but hazing charges are allowed to proceed.
'Keep It In The Ground' Activists Optimistic Despite Oil Boom
Friday, March 16, 2018
The U.S. is producing more oil than ever, even as calls to leave all fossil fuels in the ground grow louder. Now the "keep it in the ground" movement is taking its fight to the heart of oil country.
Students To Walk Out For Gun Control
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
On Wednesday morning, high school students across the country plan to walk out of class as a protest against gun violence and to call for stricter gun laws.
News Brief: Trump's CIA Director Pick, Pennsylvania Election, School Walkouts
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
President Trump intends to tap Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel to lead the agency, despite a controversial past. Also, we have the latest on the Pennsylvania congressional election.
Students Describe How They Developed Their Views On Guns
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
High school students are expressing their views of gun control and getting a lot of attention for it. We hear from students with a variety of opinions about how their views came about.
Florida Community Mourns And Remembers 17 Killed In School Shooting
Friday, February 16, 2018
In Parkland, Fla., a memorial at an amphitheater has become a focus for those mourning the 17 people who died after Wednesday's shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Gunman In Florida High School Shooting Ordered Held Without Bond
Thursday, February 15, 2018
On Wednesday, a shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., left 17 children and adults dead. The shooter, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, appeared in court on Thursday and was ordered held without bond.
Penn State Fraternity Death Brings New Attention To Hazing
Friday, February 02, 2018
One year after a Penn State sophomore died from injuries he suffered during a fraternity hazing, the university has put strict new rules in place.
Like Florida, Maryland Wants To Be Exempt From Offshore Drilling
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Now that the Trump administration has excluded Florida from its offshore drilling proposal, other places want the same. They're making their case as the public comment period gets underway.
Winter Storm Stresses Energy Infrastructures Along The East Coast
Thursday, January 04, 2018
A powerful winter storm is dropping up to a foot-and-a-half of snow in some parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Strong winds and cold temperatures are stressing the region's energy infrastructure.
Drillers Are Optimistic As U.S. Oil Production Booms
Wednesday, January 03, 2018
Oil prices have edged up over the last few years and now domestic drilling is booming. The U.S. is expected to break oil production records set in the 1970s.
Scrambling To Prepay 2018 Property Taxes? Maybe You Shouldn't
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
The tax overhaul limits the amount of state and local taxes deductible on federal returns. The IRS says taxes can be prepaid and deducted if they are levied in 2017 and paid by Dec. 31.
Fossil Fuel Industry Pushes For Clean Power Plan Replacement
Thursday, December 21, 2017
The industry declared victory when the Trump administration reversed President Obama's signature climate plan. Now, fearing a legal challenge, they're in the odd position of pushing for a replacement.