The technological literacy standards were developed to act as a beacon for educators to guide them in their quest to develop a population of technically literate citizens who possess the skills, abilities, and knowledge necessary to actively and constructively participate in the democratic, technologically dependent society of the United States. Chapter Four of Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology (ITEA, 2000, 2002) illuminates the necessity for developing students' abilities to construct an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology. Attaining this understanding will enable students to make responsible, informed decisions about the development and use of technological advancements (ITEA, 2000, 2002). Nowhere will those decisions have the potential to affect every aspect of future technological development, the world's population, and the well-being of our planet's environment, than in decisions pertaining to energy technologies and the world's increasing need for it. Energy is essential for sustainable development. If concerns for the environment, continued economic growth, and our finite resources are sincere, then a rational, objective reevaluation for the increased use of nuclear power needs to be undertaken. The development of nuclear power, both fission and fusion, has the potential to meet the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, promoting conservation of natural resources and sustainable economic growth not only in the United States but also on a global scale. The development of nuclear power, both fission and fusion, has the potential to meet the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, promoting conservation of natural resources and sustainable economic growth, not only in the United States but also on a global scale. With carbon emissions now threatening the very stability of the biosphere, the security of our world requires a massive transformation to clean energy. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and biomass can help, but nuclear energy power has the potential for clean, safe, environmentally friendly energy on a massive scale, and it can be made available to every country in the world. Unfortunately there are still many misconceptions and myths surrounding nuclear power.