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Nuclear proponents say we can’t meet climate goals without expanding the fleet and pursuing new nuclear technologies, while opponents say cost and time are the main issues. Will nuclear power play a role in decarbonizing the electricity sector?
Joining the nuclear discussion with Dr. Scott Tinker is:
- Dr. Arjun Makhijani, the President of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research
- Michael Shellenberger, a best-selling author
Originally aired 09/04/2022 on PBS.
Chapters:
00:00 – Teaser
00:31 – Intro
01:17 – Topic
01:40 – Guests
02:12 – Nuclear safety and disasters
06:58 – What does the next generation of nuclear look like?
08:24 – How does nuclear compare to other energy sources?
10:49 – Is the existence of nuclear power worth the chance of nuclear weapons?
14:27 – Nuclear waste
19:30 – Material intensity of nuclear vs solar and wind
25:13 – Discussion summary
26:04 – End credits
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Nuclear proponents say we can’t meet climate goals without expanding the fleet and pursuing new nuclear technologies, while opponents say cost and time are the main issues. Will nuclear power play a role in decarbonizing the electricity sector?
Joining the nuclear discussion with Dr. Scott Tinker is:
- Dr. Arjun Makhijani, the President of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research
- Michael Shellenberger, a best-selling author
Originally aired 09/04/2022 on PBS.
Chapters:
00:00 – Teaser
00:31 – Intro
01:17 – Topic
01:40 – Guests
02:12 – Nuclear safety and disasters
06:58 – What does the next generation of nuclear look like?
08:24 – How does nuclear compare to other energy sources?
10:49 – Is the existence of nuclear power worth the chance of nuclear weapons?
14:27 – Nuclear waste
19:30 – Material intensity of nuclear vs solar and wind
25:13 – Discussion summary
26:04 – End credits
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▷ WEBSITE: energyswitch.org
▷ PODCAST: energyswitch.org/podcast
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About Switch Energy Alliance: Switch Energy Alliance is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring an energy-educated future that is objective, nonpartisan, and sensible. With over 300 energy education videos and resources, Switch Energy Alliance engages students and general viewers in a positive conversation to work collaboratively on energy challenges. Learn more: switchon.org
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