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The World is Springing Into Nuclear
The World is Springing Into Nuclear
In the past year, nuclear power has experienced impressive growth and innovative breakthroughs. Countries are turning to nuclear to reduce…
Anna Grindeland
May 25
Generation Atomic’s May Volunteer Of The Month
Generation Atomic’s May Volunteer Of The Month
We are proud to honor Alyssa Hayes as our May Volunteer of the Month! Her dedication to energy policy is both inspiring and vital to our…
Mary Kloser
May 17
Nuclear Gets Schooled
Nuclear Gets Schooled
To hear the full story, visit our tik tok page!
Kiersten Sundell
Apr 17
Generation Atomic’s April Volunteer of the Month
Generation Atomic’s April Volunteer of the Month
Volunteers are the backbone of Generation Atomic. Their dedication and passion help us to achieve our mission of a world powered by clean…
Mary Kloser
Apr 11
What the Hell Happened at Monticello?
What the Hell Happened at Monticello?
For a discussion, head to Generation Atomic’s tik tok to watch our rundown on Monticello. For now, here are the facts.
Kiersten Sundell
Apr 4
Across the U.S., States are Having a Nuclear Energy Moment
Across the U.S., States are Having a Nuclear Energy Moment
For much of the latter half of the 20th century, the United States was a global leader in the development of nuclear power. Vast buildout…
Jeff Luse
Apr 4
Generation Atomic Joins NRECA
Generation Atomic Joins NRECA
Author: Chris Bergan
Kiersten Sundell
Apr 3
Bridge-Building in the Nuclear Debate: My Conversation with an Opponent”
Bridge-Building in the Nuclear Debate: My Conversation with an Opponent”
Last week, I attended an Xcel Energy open house which was held to answer questions for local residents about the recent tritium leak from…
Matthew Meyer
Apr 3
Is the Nuclear Industry on the Verge of its “NewSpace” Moment?
Is the Nuclear Industry on the Verge of its “NewSpace” Moment?
Summer 2011. While attending a summer course on space studies, my fellow students and I watch thelanding of the 135th and final mission of…
Guerric
Mar 8
Bridging our Political Divide with Nuclear Energy: Even Ben Shapiro and Ana Kasparian Agree we Need…
Bridging our Political Divide with Nuclear Energy: Even Ben Shapiro and Ana Kasparian Agree we Need…
Something incredible just happened. Right wing political commentator Ben Shapiro and left wing political commentator Ana Kasparian just…
Adam Stretford
Mar 1
From Artwork to Advocacy: How Artists Are Championing Nuclear Power
From Artwork to Advocacy: How Artists Are Championing Nuclear Power
Generation Atomic’s 2022 Atomic Art Contest asked artists across the globe one thing: what does the future of nuclear power look like? In…
Kiersten Sundell
Feb 22
What Would A Nuclear-Heated Spa Look Like?
What Would A Nuclear-Heated Spa Look Like?
An example of how DALL·E adds a new layer of reality.
David de Caires Watson
Aug 8, 2022
DALL·E Just Dreamed A Better Future For Nuclear Power
DALL·E Just Dreamed A Better Future For Nuclear Power
Using a revolutionary AI tool to re-imagine nuclear energy.
David de Caires Watson
Aug 3, 2022
Can We All Speak Words of Radiance?
Can We All Speak Words of Radiance?
Brandon Sanderson’s “The Stormlight Archive” has a lot to teach us about nuclear power.
David de Caires Watson
Jul 21, 2022
Nuclear Power Can Restore Environmental Justice: Here’s How
Nuclear Power Can Restore Environmental Justice: Here’s How
The words “I can’t breathe” shook the world nearly two years ago, and have since become a symbol for racial justice movements everywhere…
Kiersten Sundell
Jun 6, 2022
Why Perspective Matters: Diablo Cove and California’s Largest Source of Clean Energy
Why Perspective Matters: Diablo Cove and California’s Largest Source of Clean Energy
On March 25th, 2022 The San Luis Obispo Tribune published, “How California’s Last Remaining Nuclear Power Plant Transformed Marine Life Off…
Madison Schroder
May 5, 2022
No One Manages Waste Better Than The Nuclear Industry
No One Manages Waste Better Than The Nuclear Industry
The modern nuclear industry sets the benchmark for the responsible management of wastes.
Milton Caplan
Apr 4, 2022
The price of decarbonisation? A week of war in Ukraine
The price of decarbonisation? A week of war in Ukraine
If humans were as serious about saving life as they were about destroying it, climate change would be easy to solve
Rob Loveday
Apr 2, 2022
Is Unionization the Key to Decarbonization?
Is Unionization the Key to Decarbonization?
In 2016 Pacific Gas and Electric, the owners of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in San Luis Obispo, California, announced that it…
Madison Schroder
Mar 30, 2022
6 Characteristics That Nuclear Energy and the Partner of Your Dreams Have in Common
6 Characteristics That Nuclear Energy and the Partner of Your Dreams Have in Common
Happy Valentine’s Day! Is the partner of your dreams actually a nuclea reactor? Let’s see!
Madison Schroder
Feb 14, 2022
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