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MacroVoices #461 Thomas Jam Pedersen: Nuclear Fuels and Fuel Cycles For Energy Transition

Macro Voices

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Nuclear Safety and Future Innovations

This chapter humorously addresses the misconceptions around nuclear threats, particularly the use of spent nuclear fuel for weapons. It explores the complexities of plutonium types, discusses regulatory reforms needed for scaling nuclear energy, and presents innovative solutions like thorium molten salt reactors as potential alternatives to fossil fuels. The chapter highlights economic advantages, safety features, and the necessity for mass production of new reactor designs to meet future energy demands.

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