Each episode of Why It Matters breaks down an issue that is shaping our world’s future. Join host Gabrielle Sierra as she speaks with the leaders and thinkers who are facing these questions head on. Fueled by the minds at the Council on Foreign Relations, Why It Matters brings some of the world’s most compelling stories home to you.
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Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Nuclear energy is critical for decarbonization in the fight against climate change. But high-profile accidents, substantial costs, and concerns about waste management have kneecapped its expansion. As the climate crisis intensifies, the world is rethinking how to use nuclear energy to tackle ambitious climate targets.
Featured Guests:
Leslie Dewan (CEO, RadiantNano)
Shirley Ann Jackson (President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/the-climate-for-nuclear-energy