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  • The Boston Globe
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    Moniz Discusses Nuclear Weapon Security in India-Pakistan Conflict

    Founder & CEO of The EFI Foundation, Ernest J. Moniz wrote an opinion piece for The Boston Globe. Moniz discussed the ongoing peace talks and attempts at de-escalation, but highlights one area where progress can be made, US-China diplomacy. “A bold step would be for Trump and President Xi Jinping of China to engage in coordinated diplomacy with India and Pakistan. The US-China relationship remains strained, despite the encouraging interim trade agreement,” stated Moniz.

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    Discussing Innovative Nuclear Solutions on Fox Business 

    Ernest J. Moniz, EFI Foundation Founder and CEO joined “The Claman Countdown” on Fox Business to discuss Terrestrial Energy’s Integrated Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR). Given his advisory role with Terrestrial Energy, Moniz spoke about his deep understanding of the impressive amount of clean firm power that can be generated from an IMSR reactor, and the importance of continued nuclear innovation.

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    Moniz moderates clean energy transition talk at CERAWeek

    EFI Foundation Founder and CEO Ernest J. Moniz moderated a discussion at CERA Week 2025 about financing clean energy projects, with H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, CEO of Alterra, and Marisa Buchanan, Senior Vice President at bp. Moniz highlighted that “we need to bridge gaps between financial institutions, policymakers, and project developers to unlock capital at scale.” 

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    EFI Foundation leadership discuss climate tech prospects under the Trump administration 

    EFI Foundation President and CFO Joseph S. Hezir and Executive Vice President Alex Kizer were interviewed by Cipher to discuss technologies that the Trump administration may support to meet growing energy demands. Hezir explained: “A critical market need is for increased and reliable electricity generation, so energy sources and technologies that can provide firm power will be receiving the most attention.”

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    Moniz talks U.S. grid and low-carbon future

    In this New York Times article about gains made by solar energy in the U.S. power grid in 2024 as well as criticisms of the industry by the Trump administration, EFI Foundation Founder and CEO Ernest J. Moniz is quoted: “There’s going to be bumps in the road. … We are moving to this low-carbon future.” Moniz spoke during a panel at CERAWeek 2025.

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    Moniz quoted on continuing energy development

    In an article from TIME about the current administration’s energy policy, EFI Foundation Founder and CEO Ernest J. Moniz is quoted on remarks given at the American Council on Renewable Energy’s (ACORE’s) Policy Forum. Moniz says we will see “a continuation across the board in the development of energy.”

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    The dangers of AI in nuclear weapons loop 

    EFI Foundation Founder and CEO Ernest J. Moniz spoke with The National’s Damien McElroy about his concern of the potential use of artificial intelligence in decision-making for nuclear weapon deployment. He also discussed the role of nuclear energy in delivering low-carbon power and meeting the growing energy demands of data centers. 

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