Dr. Leslie Dewan believes that nuclear energy is a powerful tool to combat climate change. She has updated the design of the molten-salt reactor to keep its safety features and lower the cost of generating electricity. She hopes that this design can be used to generate electricity that is both carbon-free and cheaper than electricity generated from coal.

What methods are used to generate electricity in the United States? Of these, which are classified as renewable?

What percent of the electricity in the United States is generated from renewable energy sources?

Is the Sun's heat a form of nuclear energy?