Nuclear’s Bleak Odds in a Green New Deal
Ocasio-Cortez won’t rule out inclusion of nuclear, but some see sector as incompatible with ‘100% renewable’ focus
Nuclear Industry Hopes for More Legislation in 2019, but Path Uncertain
Incoming Congress’ climate focus seen as beneficial to industry, but lawmakers noncommittal
Top 5 Energy Policy Predictions for 2019
Observers disagreed on whether an infrastructure bill happens or climate bills get a floor vote
Morning Consult’s Most-Read Stories of 2018
Data-driven insights on Trump, Kavanaugh and Fortnite led the year
More Voters Linking Human Activity to Climate Change
Almost a third of GOP voters place a great deal of trust in Trump on climate change
Nuclear Advocates Set Sights on Advanced Reactors for Puerto Rico
With big push of meetings with key officials, nuclear industry hopes to be part of Puerto Rico’s energy future
U.S. Nuclear Suppliers Seen at Risk of Losing Business Under Export Limits to China
Analysts anticipate obstacles to new contracts in second-largest prospective market for U.S. civil nuclear parts
Retaking House, Democrats Cast Their Eyes on Environmental Oversight
But voters most hope to see congressional action on weather-resilient infrastructure, water and emissions
UN Report Prompts Increased Climate Concern Among Nearly Half of Voters
More Democrats reacted to the report’s dire climate projections than Republicans
Voters Split on Backing Federal Coal, Nuclear Plant Support
Republicans are almost three times more likely than Democrats to back federal financial support for coal plants