We are in a climate crisis! We need to transform our global energy systems to eliminate carbon emissions at unprecedented speed. Climate leaders must do what it takes to help solve this problem. Fortunately, the Biden Administration has stepped up. But that isn't the case with environmental non-profits. These groups are stuck. Their anachronistic, knee-jerk opposition to nuclear power—our largest source of carbon-free energy—is holding back progress and a bipartisan approach to solving climate change. The reason: self-interest. They know we need nuclear power but they are afraid of losing donor support.

Ironically, mainstream environmental groups do not prioritize solving the climate crisis by eliminating emissions. They prioritize their own survival. They have taken their eye off the goal—eliminating fossil fuel emissions yet still providing humanity with the energy we need—and are reduced to promoting a particular "means" to that goal, namely renewables. They cannot approach this highly wicked, potentially catastrophic problem with an open mind and an "all hands on deck" mindset because of their fear of backlash from supporters who they've long conditioned to fear nuclear power. Thus, they are now part of the problem.

These enviornmental leaders are hypocrites: they are well aware that renewables are not sufficient. That some "renewables" are not even all carbon-free. But they are compromised by their own fear of losing their prominence, relevance and support. They are worried for their own reputations and believe they risk losing credibility as leaders. Too many of these old-fashioned environmentalists won't even look at the scientific data. To them, accepting the use of nuclear power is anathema to their own self-perception. So they band together and reject any effort to have their opinion shifted, despite knowing that we are at risk of missing our emissions reduction targets. Their true priorities are self-preservation more than actually helping to reduce emissions. Plus, because fossil fuels have allied with those supporting renewables, they further risk alienating their biggest corporate donors—fossil fuel interests.

Even though the BIden Administration, climate scientists, energy experts and most all international bodies are all supporting an "all of the above" and nuclear-inclusive approach to addressing climate, the following individuals and environmental non-profits are holding out for the failed "Renewables Only," approach. We are calling them out and showing how unrealistic, hypocritical and irresponsible their position is—especially to future generations. Learn more by reviewing our blog on the Trouble with Renewables.