Hi John, 

We are living in unprecedented times, and we hope you, your family, and all of your loved ones are well and taking the necessary precautions during this public health crisis. Stay safe and keep up with the latest updates through the Centers for Disease Control here. 
 
Like many Americans, we are working from home and following the shifting social, economic, and political dynamics of the COVID-19 crisis. We’d like to share some of that news with you this week, as well as the news you may have missed. 

Responding to the Crisis

Under the Radar: News in Advanced Nuclear

Some good news this week for climate: Oklo Inc. submitted the first-ever advanced fission combined license application for the Aurora reactor to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Oklo is a Silicon Valley-based company developing a compact fast reactor, one that could help keep remote communities warm or provide heat in industrial applications. 
 
This is a huge deal, which couldn’t have been done without the NRC, who has worked tirelessly to modernize the agency’s processes for the next generation of reactors. As Third Way’s Jackie Kempfer and Jackie Toth recently wrote, Oklo's announcement “is just the beginning of what may become a steady stream of next-gen designs knocking on NRC’s door. 
 
Want to learn more about the more than 70 advanced nuclear projects underway in North America? Check out our interactive map here.