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The Future Of Alternative Energy or Another Chernobyl? | Really? no Really?
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Episode The Future Of Alternative Energy or Another Chernobyl? | Really? no Really?
Nuclear power is back in the headlines, fueled by climate goals and the growing demand for electricity. But are we ready for a nuclear renaissance—or still carrying the fears of Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima?
Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden ask nuclear engineer Dr. Leslie Dewan how reactors work, what happens to spent fuel, and whether small reactors and reopened plants can help meet the moment. They get into AI data centers, grid vulnerabilities, safety oversight, and the human decisions that can make or break even good engineering. Along the way, there’s a story from Fukushima—and Jason’s plan to send nuclear waste into space.
Could nuclear energy power the future, or are we underestimating what can go wrong?
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