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Space and nuclear—maybe not a pairing you’ve thought much about—but a very important one to space development and exploration. Nuclear energy has safely and successfully powered U.S. space travel for over half a century.

The IPCC released part of its Sixth Assessment Report, earlier this month. Much of what the report states is already known, but it underlines the urgency of the climate crisis. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the report is “a code red for humanity. The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable". Since the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report was released in 2014, the climate conversation has shifted. The Biden administration has set out to decarbonize the U.S. power sector by 2035. In the financial sector the momentum around ESG commitments continues to accelerate. The path to a carbon-free future will require a transformation of the entire economy and increased investments in innovation. To meet our climate goals, we must utilize all our carbon-free options, including nuclear energy.

Young people possess an increasingly strong environmental awareness, as they have grown up experiencing the effects of climate change. At the same time, the climate debate has expanded out of the board rooms of corporations, the halls of Congress, and environmental nonprofits to populate the walls of Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, to name a few.

As crypto grows in popularity, gains mainstream acceptance, and becomes more widely accepted for everyday transactions, though, it’s becoming increasingly important for the industry to align with the momentum building behind Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments on Wall Street and at large corporations.

The momentum around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments in the financial sector is accelerating and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, there’s momentum behind standardizing these screens and better integrating them into company decision-making. ESG is going to shape the future of business, and issues like climate and DE&I will continue to have a seat in boardrooms.

As temperatures continue to rise and the U.S. experiences record-breaking heat, it’s evidently clear that states will need to reconsider their energy sources, especially as their residents attempt to stay cool and healthy in the summer and as we as a country work to address climate change.

The Nuclear Energy Institute launched its “See the Light” ad campaign, which speaks to the critical role nuclear energy plays in our carbon-free future. With eye-catching bursts of light illuminating a dark room, the ad emphasizes that a brighter future must be powered by a diverse energy system championed by wind, solar and nuclear.

Nuclear is the source that can make it all work, and the Nuclear Energy Institute just launched its new “See the Light” campaign to show that when it comes to how we power our lives, we can’t afford to be in the dark. We need wind, solar and nuclear at the core of our energy mix to power a brighter future.

As we prepare for a decarbonized grid with more wind and solar, it’s critical to prepare a way to balance energy supply, which varies over the course of the day, with demand.

Population and energy consumption are inextricably connected—a correlation that is amplified by our dependence on technology to support all aspects of our everyday lives. From smart grids and smart homes to electric bicycles, scooters, vehicles and public transportation—the more Americans own and use these technologies, the more energy is consumed.