Resources & Links
Essential organizations, research institutions, and publications for nuclear energy education and advocacy.
Government
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) The independent federal agency that regulates U.S. civilian nuclear power. Licensing, safety standards, inspection reports, and regulatory documents.
- DOE Office of Nuclear Energy The Department of Energy office responsible for nuclear energy research, development, and deployment. Home of the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program.
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) The UN agency promoting peaceful use of nuclear energy. Safety standards, safeguards, technical documents, and the Power Reactor Information System (PRIS) database.
Industry
- World Nuclear Association International industry body providing comprehensive information on nuclear energy. Country profiles, reactor database, and the World Nuclear Performance Report.
- Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) The U.S. nuclear energy industry's primary policy and advocacy organization. Policy positions, industry statistics, and educational resources.
- Thorium Energy Alliance Non-profit organization dedicated to thorium energy research and advocacy. Annual conferences, educational materials, and thorium-specific policy advocacy.
Research
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory The DOE laboratory where the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment was conducted (1965-1969). Birthplace of practical molten salt reactor technology and thorium fuel cycle research.
- Argonne National Laboratory DOE laboratory with extensive nuclear energy research programs, including advanced reactor design, fuel cycle research, and nuclear waste management technology.
- MIT Nuclear Science & Engineering Leading academic department for nuclear science and engineering research. Home of the MIT Research Reactor and influential studies on the future of nuclear energy.
Media
- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Independent publication covering nuclear risk, climate change, and disruptive technologies. Home of the Doomsday Clock. Rigorous, science-based reporting and analysis.
- World Nuclear News Daily news service from the World Nuclear Association covering reactor operations, new build projects, policy developments, and technology advances worldwide.
- Nuclear Engineering International Technical publication covering nuclear power plant design, construction, operation, and decommissioning. In-depth engineering analysis and project reporting.
Advocacy
- Generation Atomic Grassroots pro-nuclear advocacy organization focused on public outreach, education, and mobilizing support for nuclear energy among younger generations.
- Nuclear New York New York-based nuclear advocacy organization that led the successful campaign to save the Indian Point Energy Center and advocates for nuclear energy in climate policy.
- Mothers for Nuclear Organization of women advocating for nuclear energy as essential to combating climate change and providing clean, reliable power. Founded by Diablo Canyon employees.
