The pro-nuclear protest made possible by extreme heat.
The ten hottest years on record have occurred in the past decade, and in Texas alone, there’s been record-breaking heat three summers in a row. Fossil fuels still account for 84% of the United States energy production so The Come Clean Coalition was established to advocate for the benefits of clean nuclear energy. With lower emissions than solar and less air pollution than fossil fuels, it’s a safe alternative and instrumental in avoiding catastrophic and unpredictable climate change. Fun fact: It’s actually safer to work in a nuclear power plant than a grocery store,
The Come Clean Coalition partnered with young clean energy advocates to be loud about their support for nuclear energy. In the height of September heatwaves, Austin students become activists with heat- activated t-shirts that only became visible when temperatures rose. By using fashion as a medium, students became walking billboards for clean nuclear energy, and effectively spread their message at a moment when the consequences of climate change could be felt by everyone around them.