Want to learn more about all things nuclear power? Go no further. If you’re interested in the uranium supply chain, the enrichment process, tracking new reactor builds, how nuclear fits into climate targets, what governments are saying about nuclear, activist organizations, or simply looking for more resources, you’ll find it here.
Without further ado, a list of the best places to learn about nuclear power:
- Global Nuclear Power Tracker
- World Nuclear Association (WNA)
- Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- International Energy Agency (IEA)
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO)
- Radiant Energy Group
- Generation Atomic
- Nuclear Now
Note: These resources are listed on the blog sidebar as well.
Global Nuclear Power Tracker
The Global Nuclear Power Tracker website is my favorite way to get familiar with the current state of the world’s nuclear fleet. An interactive map that allows you to filter by operating, under construction, planned, permitted, and closed makes for a fun and educational experience.
World Nuclear Association (WNA)
The World Nuclear Association is based out of London, advocates, promotes, and educates people on nuclear power. They provide a decent amount of free research publications, though some are behind a paywall. The website is filled with charts and other data that can be found elsewhere, but is informative and interesting.
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
The EIA is a US focused administration that covers every type of energy. Their nuclear power and uranium reports are a good way to get reliable information on what US based producers and utilities are doing. They have detailed quarterly reports on domestic production by source, as well as nuclear reactor output and capacity.
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
The NRC is often vilified by pro-nuclear players for their role in blocking new nuclear reactor builds. The criticism ranges from their safety standards being far higher than science suggests they should be, to the NRC was created as a tool to slow US nuclear reactor building. Many describe it as ‘anti-nuclear’, but this, of course, changes with the people in power.
In the end, the NRC has a key role in US nuclear reactor permitting and construction. While not as informative as other sites, it will give you an idea of what a critical regulatory agency in the US is looking at and thinking.
International Energy Agency (IEA)
The IEA, not to be mistaken for the EIA (or IAEA) provides information on the global energy picture. All their information regarding nuclear power focuses on how it fits into the broader global energy picture. The nuclear energy page is relatively short but links to longer reports that reference nuclear.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA is the international version of the EIA. They produce reports, hold events, and more on the state of nuclear power and uranium globally. Their annual reports are one of the most in-depth free publications available and are a must read for die hard nuclear nerds.
World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO)
This website is built for nuclear operates around the globe, and promotes international safety, operation, and de-commissioning standards. The information provided here is not available many (if any) other places, so if you want to go into the nitty-gritty details of operating a nuclear reactor, this is the place.
Radiant Energy Group
Radiant Energy is a private consulting, research, and public speaking group that publishes a good amount of information and opinions for free. Their public opinion report is unique and informative. The founders are active on Twitter and YouTube, freely sharing their thoughts on the state of the nuclear power and uranium industry.
Generation Atomic
Generation Atomic is a nuclear energy advocacy group run by young people. They organize and participate in events, marches, and other activist events around the globe. The group also produces a variety of original content to promote and educate the public on nuclear power. Generation Atomic is a great place to learn and get involved in nuclear advocacy that is more fun and personable than other sites listed here.
Nuclear Now
Nuclear now is a movie produced by Oliver Stone, released in 2022. The film covers the global nuclear power industry and explores the potential of a nuclear renaissance. This highly rated film is a great way to get up to speed on the state of nuclear now, and the potential benefits of going all in.
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