UC Berkeley nuclear engineering student Katelin Jennings has emerged as a rising advocate for nuclear energy in California, organizing canvassing campaigns, lobbying for pro-nuclear legislation, and leading efforts to bring the next generation of students into the nuclear energy fold through Berkeley's Nuclear is Clean Energy (NiCE) Club.
Read MoreIn a country where nuclear remains taboo, former Greens politician Tyrone D’Lisle has become a bold pro-nuclear voice, bringing environmental conviction, political experience, and scientific curiosity to Australia’s energy debate as co-founder and social media lead of WePlanet Australia.
Read MoreWestinghouse reactor physicist intern Jens Høj Christiansen emerged as a leading proponent for nuclear energy within Denmark over the past several years as an analyst and speaker with Foreningen Atomkraft Ja Tak, an organization dedicated to educating the public and repealing Denmark’s ban on nuclear energy.
Read MoreCommunications strategist and mother of two, Astrid Morris is helping shift nuclear energy narratives in the UK and beyond. After joining Mums for Nuclear during her first pregnancy, Morris began a powerful journey from personal climate anxiety to public advocacy—bringing a parent’s perspective to the forefront of clean energy communication.
Read MoreNuclear Physicist and nuclear engineering student Benjamin Ptak is pushing to make his native Luxembourg the first country in the world to be entirely powered by nuclear electricity. Ptak founded the nonprofit Lëtz Atom to advocate for nuclear energy within Luxembourg and the organization hosted the country’s first ever pro-nuclear demonstration on October 26, 2024.
Read MoreEmeric Massaut engineers the infrastructure for the Belgian railroad, and advocates for nuclear energy across Europe through panel discussions, speeches, and as vice-president of Volt Belgium, the national chapter of the pan-European centrist political party with progressive values.
Read MoreNuclear engineer Grace Stanke is the first Miss America in recent times to focus on energy issues. Through her global platform, Stanke advocates for nuclear energy and encourages young girls to enter STEM subjects and the nuclear industry. She works as a nuclear fuels engineer at Constellation Energy.
Read MoreWith over 20 years of experience in nuclear waste management, Jim Hopf retired early to dedicate himself to nuclear advocacy. He has been a key voice in the fight for nuclear energy, sharing critical industry news, promoting carbon pricing with Citizens Climate Lobby, and playing a pivotal role in saving Diablo Canyon and Illinois nuclear plants from premature closure.
Read MoreEntrepreneur, photovoltaics advocate, and mountain climber Ella Rose advocates for nuclear energy as president of the Colorado Nuclear Alliance. Rose fights for a diverse energy mix, economic vitality for farmers, and ecology.
Read MoreMads Bunch Larsen, advocates for nuclear energy in Denmark as a board member of Foreningen Atomkraft Ja Tak, challenging the prevailing notion that the country is a clean energy leader. Larsen hopes to communicate the problems in the Danish grid, including heavy biomass use and imported electricity due to heavy reliance on wind power. Larsen is our February ally of the month.
Read MorePolish biologist and law student Julia Gałosz advocates for nuclear energy as a way to restore human progress with nature. As a board member of Fota4Climate, a leading Polish environmental nonprofit, Gałosz promotes nuclear energy as a key tool for reducing emissions and safeguarding ecosystems.
Read MoreGuido Núñez-Mujica, a data scientist with the Anthropocene Institute, aims to spread pride throughout the nuclear industry. He fights for the development of nuclear energy in California, Latin America, and the globe.
Read MoreItalian university students Edoardo Ventafridda and Aurora Pinto manage Giovani Blu, a group of social media pages that educate the public about nuclear energy. The pair also organize grassroots pro-nuclear demonstrations and advocate for nuclear across the world.
Read MoreOsama Baig, a science communicator and nuclear engineer, educates the public on nuclear energy through his YouTube channel started during Covid. Baig tries to remove the negative stigma around nuclear by clarifying misconceptions and misunderstandings in his videos.
Read MoreGabriel Ivory sparked a movement by holding an “I Love Nuclear” sign at College Gameday. He co-founded a pro-nuclear club at Texas A&M with Veronica Annala and the advocates aim to make the campus the most pro-nuclear in the nation.
Read MoreAs the former president of the Fusion Party, Andrea Leong aimed to reverse Australia’s ban on nuclear. The biologist and nuclear activist works with WePlanet Australia to promote nuclear energy and sustainable food systems.
Read MoreMichael McLean, who works at a tech start-up doing data and analytic work, is a key affordable housing and bicycle advocate in Chicago. He sees nuclear as a way to provide cities with clean electricity and transportation.
Read MoreIa Aanstoot, a participant in the Swedish “School Strikes for Climate” is a strong nuclear energy advocate at just 19. Aanstoot is involved with international nuclear advocacy and launched WePlanet’s “Dear Greenpeace” Campaign, an effort to protect nuclear energy in the European Union, which is facing legal attacks from Greenpeace.
Read MoreDinara Ermakova, a nuclear engineer specializing in waste management, advocates for nuclear energy with the Anthropocene Institute. As a science communicator, she pushes for nuclear development in developing countries like her native Kazakhstan.
Read MoreRodrigo Casimiro and André Feliciano launched Nuclear Vision Portugal to inform people about nuclear energy and motivate the public to participate in energy policy. Nuclear Vision hosted a Stand Up event to spark the conversation on nuclear in Portugal on September 14, 2024.
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