Thread by @J_Lovering

In the past few weeks, I've given several talks on #advancednuclear with folks who are not very familiar with the technology. It's been great to hear questions from new audiences who are open to nuclear, but also have valid concerns. These resources address those concerns...

For folks who aren't energy wonks, a common question regards proliferation and security concerns around new reactors, especially when exporting tech. This @PGSnuclear report evaluates advanced reactor concepts on security & safeguards metrics: globalnexusinitiative.org/wp-content/upl…

There's also a common perception that nuclear is on the decline, or that there is no future market for it. But check out this great project from @ThirdWayEnergy @energyforgrowth mapping the market for advanced nuclear. Lots of countries want nuclear energy thirdway.org/memo/mapping-t…

Both of these issues address the reality that the US is not alone in the global nuclear tech market. So we need to think more about the role of innovation when discussing the geopolitics of nuclear. See this from @theNIAorg nuclearinnovationalliance.org/updating-outda…

Of course, on the 10-year anniversary of the Fukushima accident, safety is also at the front of many people's minds. #Advancednuclear makes many promises on safety, but we need proof. @theNIAorg has great reports on modernizing licensing nuclearinnovationalliance.org/strategies-adv…

And last but not least: nuclear waste. The US has really struggled to make progress on a permanent solution for waste, but it's not a technology problem, it's about developing a fair process for siting. @TheBTI has a great report that dives into this: thebreakthrough.org/articles/beyon…

And another good resource is @mbowen92 from @ColumbiaUEnergy
Forging a Path Forward on US Nuclear Waste Management: Options for Policy Makers energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/repor…

Okay but are these #advancedreactors "real" or just on paper? There are several designs working to get licensed and demonstrated in the next ~5 years, but they also need targeted policy to accelerate commercialization. Recs from @theNIAorg & @PGSnuclear nuclearinnovationalliance.org/us-advanced-nu…

And we also need to make sure these #advancedreactors are demonstrated and deployed in just and equitable ways, which is exactly what we are working on @GoodEnergyColl. Read our progressive nuclear policy agenda here: goodenergycollective.org/policy/progres…