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516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough?

Freakonomics Radio

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Nuclear Power Is a Safe, Global, Clean Energy Source

HBO's turnoble was about a nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union that went into meltdown. The series has been criticised for being too focused on the disaster rather than its potential benefits. Hbo says it would be more interesting to look at how nuclear power can reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change.

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