Harsh Desai of the Nuclear Energy Institute outlines how nuclear energy has evolved to become a more efficient energy source.
- Nuclear energy is safe, reliable, and emits zero carbon emissions to generate power.
- In order for the world to reach its carbon reduction goals, nuclear power should be embraced.
“The world is focused on reducing carbon emissions now more than ever as policymakers prioritize getting all of the clean energy we can. But for the past 30 years, our nuclear plants—which provide nearly 55 percent of the carbon-free energy in the U.S.—have been quietly powering our way of life without carbon emissions and working to do so more efficiently.”
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