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With Black Friday quickly approaching, millions of shoppers will be making purchases—many of them clothing. Before the pandemic, over 50 percent of consumers wanted the fashion industry to follow more sustainable practices, and this sentiment has only grown post-lockdowns.

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) ended last Friday, and world leaders are heading home after convening to discuss how to further advance efforts to tackle the climate crisis. Decarbonization is critical, and nuclear, which provides more than a quarter of the world’s clean power, is crucial to the clean energy transition.

Leaders from across the globe are gathering in Glasgow at the end of the month for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). The summit brings parties together to discuss commitments to combatting climate change. A big topic this year is climate finance. To achieve decarbonization goals, funding must be mobilized at a large scale and at a quick speed

Duke Energy has taken a step toward its carbon-free future by recognizing the importance of small modular reactors in meeting its energy goals.

When you consider that nuclear energy is America’s largest carbon-free electricity source, it is encouraging the House committee proposes a technology-neutral approach to decarbonization that recognizes nuclear energy’s important role in addressing our climate challenges

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) released a report today acknowledging the impact that nuclear plant closures have on climate and air quality. The report advocates for policies such as those adopted in states like Illinois, New York, Connecticut and New Jersey in recent years to preserve well run, financially challenged nuclear plants. The report explicitly recognizes the need for nuclear power to play a substantial role in decarbonization efforts.