Ep 7: This expert wants the US to lean more heavily into nuclear power. Here’s why. | Maria Korsnick and Evan Baehr
Nuclear Power: The Clean Energy Solution We're Too Scared to Use
About the Episode
Nuclear power might be the most misunderstood technology of our time. While everyone's worried about meltdowns and radiation, we're breathing in actual poison from fossil fuels every single day. My guest today is going to blow your mind with some shocking facts: nuclear has caused fewer deaths than any other energy source per terawatt-hour, and modern reactors are literally designed to be meltdown-proof. So why are we still building coal plants while shutting down nuclear? We'll dive into the fascinating world of next-gen nuclear technology, explore why even hardcore environmentalists are changing their minds, and reveal why the "nuclear waste problem" might be more of a nuclear opportunity. Watch to learn why your fears about nuclear power are probably based on outdated Hollywood movies rather than modern science.
