Why Climate Matters: Nuclear Energy

20/02/2025 37 min Episodio 5
Why Climate Matters: Nuclear Energy

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Episode Synopsis

As the climate crisis intensifies, so do discussions about the utilization of nuclear energy. In the aftermath of nuclear meltdowns such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, climate skeptics say the environmental benefits do not outweigh the associated costs and risks. But others think that nuclear energy might be the best option for a greener future. Weighed against the world’s continued reliance on fossil fuels, how could nuclear be a safeguard for our energy supply?
 
This episode was originally released on October 29, 2021.
 
Featured Guests
 
Leslie Dewan, CEO, RadiantNano
 
Shirley Ann Jackson, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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