Nuclear energy, including emerging technologies like small modular reactors (SMRs), is mentioned as a potential area for infrastructure investment.
The potential of nuclear energy, including challenges related to waste disposal and safety concerns, is discussed as a part of the energy transition.
The main topic of the episode is nuclear energy, specifically the history, current state, and potential future of nuclear power in the United States.
A significant portion of the episode is devoted to discussing the potential of nuclear power, including existing plants, fusion reactors, and portable nuclear generators, to meet future energy needs.
Nuclear energy is the central topic of the episode, with discussions on the history, current projects, and future role of nuclear power in the energy mix.
The podcast episodes discuss nuclear energy from various angles, highlighting its potential role in the broader energy transition and decarbonization efforts, as well as the challenges it faces in terms of public acceptance, regulatory hurdles, and technological development.
Several episodes explore the history of nuclear power in the United States and globally, the emergence of advanced reactor designs like small modular reactors, and the ongoing policy debates around the future of nuclear energy. Examples include Investing In The Future: The New Era of Infrastructure, Advancing Nuclear Innovation with INL's Dr. John Wagner, and Fake Invisible Catastrophes | Patrick Moore.
The episodes also touch on the geopolitical aspects of nuclear energy, including its role in energy security, the challenges around nuclear proliferation, and the implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict for nuclear power plants. For example, The Intelligence: An interview with the director of the IAEA discusses the IAEA's efforts to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy while preventing the diversion of materials for weapons.