Maintaining existing nuclear power is very important and politically difficult: http://www.utilitydive.com/news/atoms-for-green-energy-what-role-should-nuclear

Maintaining existing nuclear power is very important and politically difficult: http://www.utilitydive.com/news/atoms-for-green-energy-what-role-should-nuclear-power-play-in-decarbonizat/422985/ http://www.utilitydive.com/news/atoms-for-green-energy-what-... New nuclear would be great in the long term. It's not the heart of what we need, but a useful part of the portfolio. The heart of what we need is integrated transmission supporting rapid rollout of all clean sources: https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/does-denmark-hold-the-key-to-integrating-large-amounts-of-intermittent-rene https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/does-denmark-ho... In the US, the new administration is vociferously opposed to any progress. Do NOT let them use nuclear as a wedge issue. They oppose targets in principle: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trump-picks-top-climate-skeptic-to-lead-epa-transition/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trump-picks-top-c... Nuclear AND wind AND solar and especially long term planning are all good. Keep your eyes on the prize.