Scale matters. Let’s talk about it. Grasping the enormity of our energy systems and the challenge of transitioning to clean energy is like trying to imagine how many teaspoons of saltwater make up the ocean. Latest News Cat Clifford 6 min read
Time to end the World Bank’s nuclear blind spot Every credible vision of a high-energy, low-carbon future includes a meaningful role for nuclear power. Despite growing interest in the technology, the World Bank won't even talk about it. Voices Todd Moss 3 min read
Fusion power takes a commercial turn The quest to create fusion energy — the engine that powers the stars — has overcome many challenges. Now comes perhaps the biggest: How to make money with it? Latest News Bill Spindle 4 min read
The realities of supplying abundant clean energy We are inadvertently creating systems that either will not eliminate CO2, or will produce less abundant and less reliable energy. The solution is to focus on the complete energy system. Voices W.D. Budinger & Paul Bauman 3 min read
Exclusive: U.S. pushes to ensure nuclear “is not forgotten” in COP renewables pledge It’s also pushing for language that recognizes the need to halt investments in new coal power plants. Latest News Anca Gurzu 3 min read
Nuclear support grows amid push for clean hydrogen The United States’ first hydrogen plant fueled by nuclear energy has just powered up in New York. The moment reflects two trends converging in the past few years. Latest News Amena H. Saiyid 3 min read
Hydro, nuclear provide bulk of world’s zero-emitting power This chart is a reminder of the historically dominant roles that nuclear and hydro play in providing zero-carbon electricity—and the unprecedented growth of wind and solar. Data Dives Amy Harder < 1
Demand for advanced nuclear fuel set to soar Demand for High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) is set to grow significantly in the coming years if numerous companies follow through on plans to build advanced nuclear reactors. Data Dives Amy Harder < 1
Russian invasion prompts scramble for nuclear fuel In the wake of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, Washington is rushing to find new sources of a particular kind of advanced nuclear fuel whose sole commercial producer is a Russian company. Harder Line Amy Harder 3 min read