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Nuclear Energy: What are the real risks? with David Keith

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Why We Shouldn't Develop Large Scale Nuclear Power

I think there is a real sensible case to be made to say we just shouldn't develop large scale nuclear power. Developing many terrawats of new nuclear capacity over the next three decades makes it easier for states or sub national entities, small groups to develop weapons. We can't really calculate this kind of risk,. It's hard to compare whether this risk is greater or less than the risks associated with solar, hydro fossil fuels.

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