In Episode #209, we peeled back the layers on civilian nuclear power, revealing its history as a facade for the nuclear weapons industry with a corresponding legacy of deception.
Yet, the allure of small modular reactors (SMRs) has recently been touted as the nuclear industry’s saving grace and a beacon of hope with the potential to sidestep a muddled past. Despite all the fanfare and substantial investments, the crumbling of prominent SMR initiatives exposes the continuation of the industry’s tradition of overpromising and underdelivering, a pattern all too familiar to those who’ve been watching closely.
Joining us in this episode is Jim Green from Friends of the Earth Australia, a seasoned nuclear journalist with three decades of experience in critiquing nuclear energy. Jim offers an unparalleled depth of insight into the industry’s persistent shortcomings and the realities behind the SMR hype. Together, we delve into the track record of conventional nuclear power, the latest trends in nuclear plant construction and retirements worldwide, and examine the companies at the forefront of the SMR push, offering a candid exploration of the nuclear power industry’s claims versus its actual performance.
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[Episode #191] – Shale’s Swan Song
[Episode #190] – Financing Utility Scale RE in Developing Countries
[Episode #189] – Financing the Transition
[Episode #188] – Getting to a 100% Clean Grid
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[Episode #186] – Transition in Vermont, Part 1
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[Episode #184] – EROI of RE
[Episode #183] – Global Energy Crisis
[Episode #182] – 7th Anniversary Show
[Episode #181] – Command Capitalism
[Episode #180] – Transition in Alberta
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[Episode #178] – How the Transition Will Unfold
[Episode #177] – Utility Corruption
[Episode #176] – Climate Scenarios vs. Reality
[Episode #175] – Community Support and Opposition
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