Whats the Future of Nuclear Power?
b"Nuclear power - revive it or allow a slow death? Today, about a hundred nuclear plants provide 20 percent of America\\u2019s electricity. \\n\\nOnce touted as a modern power source, nuclear fell out of favor after a series of major accidents \\u2013 most notably those at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima. A handful of the plants that once dotted the landscape have been shuttered because they can\\u2019t compete with cheaper sources of power. By the end of the century, the industry was languishing. But the urgency of climate change causes some to advocate giving nuclear a new lease on life. A discussion about the health of the nuclear power industry today, and the 21st century innovations that could point to a new path forward.\\n\\nVisit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode.\\n\\nGuests:\\nPer Peterson, Professor of Nuclear Engineering, UC Berkeley \\nEdwin Lyman, Acting Director, Nuclear Safety Project, Union of Concerned Scientists \\nKen Farabaugh, Former Employee, Vermont Yankee\\nJose Reyes, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, NuScale Power \\nJacob Dewitte, CEO, Oklo\\nChristine Parthemore, Chief Executive Officer, The Council on Strategic Risks\\n \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"