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E33: The Untold History of Nuclear Energy with Packy McCormick and Julia DeWahl

"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

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The Impact of the Arab Oil Embargo on Nuclear Energy Growth in the US

This chapter explores how the Arab oil embargo affected the growth of nuclear energy in the US, leading to a decline in demand for new nuclear power plants. It discusses the economic considerations and regulations that contributed to the downfall of nuclear energy and highlights the influence of the oil industry on radiation safety beliefs.

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