The Future is Electric: Nuclear Energy’s Role in Combating Climate Change and the Regulatory Measures to Enable its Advancement

Note By: Autumn Clark

In this Note, Autumn Clark discusses possible changes to the United States energy mix to allow the national push for EVs to be more effective in combating climate change. Clark argues that the United States should reconsider its approach to powering municipal grids and consider increasing the role of nuclear power in light of current issues surrounding fossil fuels and renewable energy. Further, Clark contends that it could be beneficial to gather data and invest in smaller and cheaper small modular reactors while nuclear fusion develops.