U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner of Virginia and Jim Risch of Idaho introduced a resolution in the Senate to designate December 2, 2024, as World Nuclear Energy Day.
The resolution celebrates the peaceful development of nuclear energy technology and underscores the vital role of nuclear power in strengthening the U.S. economy and supporting a reliable energy grid worldwide.
“Nuclear energy is critical to meeting U.S. and global energy demands,” Warner said. “I’m proud to celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day with my co-chair Sen. Risch to celebrate the advancement of the U.S. nuclear energy industry and highlight the importance of building on the progress we have made.”
Historically, December 2 marks two significant turning points in the advancement of nuclear energy:
·December 2, 1942 – the world’s first self-sustaining, controlled nuclear chain reaction was demonstrated.
·December 2, 1957 – the world’s first commercial nuclear power plant began operations in the United States.
“Enthusiasm for nuclear energy is at an all-time high, and we must keep this momentum going. I’m proud to celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day with Sen. Warner and acknowledge the incredible advancements the United States, and particularly the Idaho National Lab, have made to maintain our global leadership in nuclear energy,” Risch said.
Warner and Risch are joined by U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo of Idaho, Dick Durbin of Illinois, Mike Braun of Indiana, Chris Coons of Delaware, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Roger Marshall of Kansas, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming in introducing the resolution.
The Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus amplifies the critical role nuclear energy plays in the United States, explores emerging nuclear technologies and promotes the goals and priorities of the U.S. nuclear industry.
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Rebecca Barnabi
