Energy Switch — Season 1, Episode 9: More Nuclear Power? Part 2
30 min • 8 seasons, 88 episodes
Episode synopsis
If we are to meet decarbonization targets, each nuclear plant could take over a decade to permit and construct, while alternatives could be deployed in a few years. The conversation continues between Dr. Arjun Makhijani and Michael Shellenberger about whether or not expanding nuclear power will play a significant role in decarbonizing the electricity sector, in the US and globally.
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
- E8More Nuclear Power? Part 1
- E10Making Energy More Sustainable
- E11Policies to Reduce CO2
- E12Does the US Need Oil & Gas Industry?