In this episode we dig into the science and politics associated with spent nuclear fuel.
The public policy debate around the energy transition is one of the most polarized and critical to the future of our society.
The IPCC reports provide an ongoing review of the status of the science on this topic. IPCC pathways to net zero all include significant nuclear power, yet the public policy debate has not yet caught up. The European Union Joint Research Council has researched green energy sources and has confirmed the scientific consensus—nuclear causes no more environmental harm than any other power source.
In my previous episode I answered the question 'What about Fukushima'. 'What about the waste' is the second most common 'gotcha' response that people are conditioned to ask in response to the possibility of expanding nuclear energy.
Listen as I summarize my discussions with several experts on nuclear waste management. You may be surprised at what you hear.
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