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The pipeline of advanced nuclear technology, as well as other exciting developments in carbon-free technology, means that meeting the ambitious climate goals of our policymakers is not only possible, but also in our not-too-distant future.

The designers and operators of advanced nuclear reactors will bring with them years of experience in operating the current fleet.

As we anticipate what 2021 will hold, let’s take a look back at the stories that captivated you the most in 2020.

While we can’t predict what will happen in 2021, we know that in order to reach our climate goals, we will need to continue investing in the latest energy innovations, while building on the consensus that all carbon-free technologies will be necessary. Here’s how nuclear energy will figure into our urgent need to reduce emissions in the coming year.

With efficiency improvements and power uprates, the U.S. nuclear industry has added the equivalent of 32 new large reactors over the last 30 years. Yes, you read that right.

Innovation will be vital to reducing carbon emissions and solving our climate crisis. The brightest minds in nuclear energy have taken this to heart. X-energy LLC is one of these innovators and its Xe-100 reactor is a leading example of the next generation of nuclear.

As we prepare to see our families this holiday season, either in person or via Zoom, there’s one conversation topic that may arise: our changing climate. Enter: Nuclear energy.

The climate crisis is global; it needs international solutions. Cooperation between the U.S. and Canada will benefit everyone.

As we honor service members this Veterans Day, it’s important to remember that for some the hardest part of serving is adjusting to life outside the military. The commercial nuclear industry has historically provided a pathway to employment for those who have served, specifically veterans of the U.S. Navy. In fact, veterans make up 21 percent of the nuclear utility workforce.

The Natrium system shows the kind of new thinking that will be needed for the transformation that we urgently need in the next couple of decades. It will take more than just adding carbon-free sources; it will also take adding equipment that can knit the system together. TerraPower’s and GE Hitachi’s design is ensuring that our carbon-free future is also one with reliable electricity.