Video
Published March 30, 2019
Why you Should be Excited about NELA
This week a bipartisan group of US Senators led by Democrat Cory Booker and Republican Lisa Murkowski introduced the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act or NELA, with strong support on both sides of the aisle. This legislation builds on recent successes in advanced nuclear policy, adding to a growing list of bipartisan efforts to bolster the development and deployment of the next generation of carbon-free nuclear reactors.
Policy Advisor Jackie Kempfer explains why, if you care about climate, you should be excited about #NELA.
Jackie Kempfer
Former Senior Policy Advisor, Climate and Energy Program
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