Nuclear energy is now championed by liberal Democrats and environmentalists, who led anti-nuclear protests and rallies across the United States 50 years ago.

The carbon-free power source was long controversial, as critics said it posed massive environmental and public health threats. But as demand has soared, thanks to artificial intelligence, electrification, and increased manufacturing, many on the Left are now turning to the once-vilified power source to provide reliable energy while also helping to meet climate change goals.