Nuclear power plants can provide a continuous and reliable supply of energy because they operate at full capacity nearly uninterrupted. This contrasts with variable renewable energy sources, such as ...

Nuclear energy is often regarded as the cleanest power source on Earth. Unlike coal or gas, nuclear power plants don't release smoke and other contaminants into the air. They produce massive amounts ...

Nuclear power delivers low-carbon, reliable electricity. As more countries aim for net-zero emissions, nuclear energy is increasingly seen as a crucial partner to renewable sources like wind and solar ...

BYRON, Ill. (WGN) — On any given day, 50-80 percent of the electricity produced and used in Illinois comes from nuclear energy. In fact, Illinois is the nation’s largest producer of nuclear power.

Nuclear energy offers stable, carbon-free power critical for global electrification and AI-driven demand. Innovation across mining, reactors, and utilities is reshaping the nuclear energy value chain.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about green energy tech that will change your life. After a long nuclear lull, money and policy are moving. During Climate ...