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This Is The Case For Investing In Nuclear Power

Mar 14, 2022

Meredith Angwin, an energy researcher and author of Shorting the Grid, advocates for nuclear power as a safe and sustainable energy source. She discusses the urgent need for reliable alternatives amid rising electricity prices in Europe. Angwin reexamines Germany's energy failures and underscores the advancements in nuclear reactor safety. The conversation dives into the financial comparison with natural gas, energy infrastructure choices, and how public perception can shift to favor nuclear solutions as energy security becomes a pressing concern.

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Meredith Angwin

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Intro

2min

Reevaluating Nuclear Energy in Germany

12min

Nuclear Power: Safety and Economics Explored

6min

Nuclear vs Natural Gas: An Energy Investment Analysis

12min

Navigating Energy Choices: The Role of Public Sentiment and Infrastructure Decisions

5min

Navigating the Energy Auction Landscape

17min

Emphasizing Mental Health and Therapy Accessibility

2min

The soaring price of electricity, particularly in Europe, is once again causing a search for alternative sources of power. Obviously there's a lot of interest in wind and solar -- the classic renewables. But due to their intermittency, it's difficult to use them to sustain the power grid without some kind of backup. Enter nuclear power? On this episode of Odd Lots, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway speak with Meredith Angwin, the author of Shorting The Grid: The Hidden Fragility Of Our Electric Grid, and a long time energy researcher. She makes the argument that nuclear is safe, clean, sustainable, and the answer to concerns about grid reliability.

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