According to a recent poll, just 6% of Americans believe the U.S. should keep current plants running, build more reactors and promote civil nuclear programs abroad. https://morningconsult.com/2020/09/09/nuclear-energy-polling

Public perception has always been issue for nuclear, despite it being our largest and most reliable source of clean energy. The fact is, if we are serious about reducing emissions and want dependable power then nuclear has to be part of that equation.

Keeping our fleet running and building new reactors at home and abroad are essential to our national security and environmental goals. If we don’t LEAD in the development of this technology then it falls to China and Russia to pick up the pieces. Is that really what we want?

We have to find more creative ways of engaging all Americans and key stakeholders in the value of nuclear. The energy density of this power source is unmatched, just like its potential. It can help decarbonize our world and secure clean drinking water for all.