Energy Switch — Season 1, Episode 8: More Nuclear Power? Part 1
30 min • 8 seasons, 88 episodes
Episode synopsis
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? Dr. Arjun Makhijani, the President of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, and Michael Shellenberger, a best-selling author, discuss.
About Energy Switch
Energy Switch brings together two renowned experts from government, NGOs, academia and industry, with differing perspectives on important energy and climate topics. Hosted by renowned global energy expert, Dr. Scott Tinker.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1How Should We Respond to Climate Change?
- E2Future of Natural Gas
- E3Solar & Wind Power the World? Part 1
- E4Solar & Wind Power the World? Part 2
- E5Is Hydrogen our Energy Future?
- E6Investing in our energy future
- E7New Geopolitics of Energy
- E9More Nuclear Power? Part 2
- E10Making Energy More Sustainable
- E11Policies to Reduce CO2
- E12Does the US Need Oil & Gas Industry?