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Al Gore on the new urgency of the climate crisis

The TED Interview

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Are You Still Sceptical About Nuclear?

Some environmentalists believe that nuclear power is an essential part of the equation if we're to get to a truly clean energy future. Chris, it's been a crushing disappointment for me and for so many. The cost overruns and the problems in building these plants have become severethat utilities just don't have an appetite for them. It's become the most expensive source of electricity. There are some older nuclear reactors that have more useful time than can be added on to their lifetimes. And like a lot of environmentalists, i've come to the view that if they can be determined safe, they should be allowed to continue operating for a time....

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