This week's e-news kicks off with the U.S. Army's request for proposals to power its 130 bases around the world with nuclear energy-powered microgrids. For this pundit's money, nuclear power has an essential part to play in a net-zero future, despite the black eyes inflicted by Fukushima and Germany's shortsighted closure of its nuclear facilities. And while operational resilience is a key objective for the U.S. Army, another supporter of next-gen nuclear can only further development of this important tool against climate change.

   — Keith Larson, Market Leader