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Have We Lost The Climate Argument? Ep190: Lord Adair Turner

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

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Nuclear Energy's Role in Future Electrification

This chapter explores the evolving landscape of energy production, focusing on the potential integration of nuclear power with renewable sources to meet rising electricity demands spurred by advancements in AI. It discusses the contrasting energy efficiencies of AI versus human cognition and the need for a diversified energy portfolio that includes nuclear to balance supply and demand. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of investing in next-generation nuclear technologies and maintaining operational existing plants to create sustainable energy systems that serve as models for both developed and developing countries.

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