healthier kids = less carbon
Supplying the grid with carbon-free power has never been more urgent. This is not just about technology or policy- it’s about protecting children from preventable illness, while safeguarding communities everywhere from the most devastating impacts of climate change.
Research from the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health and other leading institutions has shown that exposure to pollution from burning fossil fuels, beginning in the womb, is a significant contributor to autism spectrum disorders, cognitive and behavioral challenges, preterm birth, low birth weight, and other developmental harms.
That’s why favoring carbon free sources of energy that cuts harmful pollutants is a step forward in protecting children at their most vulnerable.
DOE Report on Nuclear
A 2021 blog by the DOE’s headline reads: “nuclear power is the most reliable energy source and it’s not even close.”
According to the 2021 report from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy, nuclear energy, provides unparalleled reliability and minimal maintenance, requiring refueling every 1.5 to 2 years.
Further, nuclear provides reliable baseload power (always on) a metric that is linked to its capacity factor.
The capacity factor (see chart above) is the metric that indicates how a plant is running at full potential.
Why does this matter?
With its unmatched capacity factor, low emissions, and ability to complement renewable energy, nuclear energy is an essential piece of a clean, sustainable energy future.