The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center located in Oakland, California. Founded in 2007 by Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus, The institute is aligned with ecomodernist philosophy. The institute advocates for an embrace of modernization, technological development, and increasing U.S. economic growth, usually through a combination of nuclear power and urbanization. Since its inception, environmental scientists and academics have criticized Breakthrough's environmental positions. However, the work and ecomodernist philosophy of the Breakthrough Institute has been well received by social scientist Jonathan Symons. Popular press reception of Breakthrough's environmental ideas and policy has been mixed. More information...
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