The stigma against nuclear is fading, and science has made it clear. Nuclear energy is the most reliable path to a carbon-free developed civilization.
Step through the reactor cycle to see how fission becomes electricity.
Data contradicts the fear of nuclear fallout. When measuring deaths per Terawatt-hour of energy produced, nuclear is statistically one of the safest ways to generate power.
Source: Our World in Data
As electrification, AI, and developing nations drive energy usage up, we face a massive gap. Adjust the simulation to see how quickly our energy needs will outpace current production capabilities.
Annual Growth Rate 4.3% figure is from the International Energy Agency
Current Global Demand 175000 TWh figure is from Our World in Data
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To save nature, we must minimize our footprint. Nuclear energy requires significantly less land than other low-carbon sources, leaving more room for wilderness and biodiversity.
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Source: Nuclear Energy Institute
By requiring less land, nuclear plants avoid the habitat fragmentation associated with sprawling solar farms and wind arrays. The buffer zones around nuclear plants often become involuntary nature reserves teeming with wildlife.
Nuclear plants emit zero greenhouse gases during operation. Replacing coal with nuclear is the single most effective action a nation can take to improve air quality and reduce respiratory illness.