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Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

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Jun 23, 2021 • 53min

Ep 318: Michel Berthélemy - Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD)

1. Michel's early work as an economist with the CEA 2. Michel's shift into the policy space at the OECD-NEA 3. The economics of nuclear energy and how it differs from other energy sectors 4. Learning from past experiences in the development of new nuclear projects
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Jun 21, 2021 • 1h 19min

Ep 317: Ben Levitt - Zap Energy

1) Ben Levitt reflects on the path that led him through the world of physics into fusion technology development at Zap Energy  2) How observations from the 18th century contributed to the understanding of the Z-pinch concept  3) The process of achieving scientific and commercial break-even in deuterium-tritium fusion 4) Why fusion is key to the success and sustainability of humanity now and in the future
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Jun 16, 2021 • 36min

Ep 316: Arun Khuttan, Sophie Zienkiewicz, Neil Calder - Net Zero Needs Nuclear

1) Arun Khuttan gives a brief history of COP and how the nuclear community has been involved in the past  2) Neil Calder introduces how the Net Zero Needs Nuclear campaign is asking international leaders to reassess their energy policies  3) Sophie Zienkiewicz explains the outreach strategy, both within and outside the nuclear sector, for starting more conversations around nuclear  4) Why the younger generation of nuclear professionals is so passionate about fighting climate change with this technology 
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Jun 9, 2021 • 56min

Ep 315: George Verberg - Urenco

1) George Verberg’s early exposure to energy working in the Government of the Netherlands 2) His work in natural gas at Gasunie and as President of the International Gas Union  3) George’s work as a nuclear advocate in the Netherlands  4) Future opportunities for nuclear development in the Netherlands 
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Jun 7, 2021 • 49min

Ep 314: Richard Meserve - Nuclear Regulatory Commission

1. Richard Meserve's accidental introduction to nuclear working in the White House Science Advisor's office during Three Mile Island 2. Richard's appointment to the NRC and his role as Chairman   3. Takeaways from the Fukushima accident its impact on perceptions of nuclear  4. Opportunities for the development of advanced reactors and their role in tackling climate change 
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Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 7min

Ep 313: Esam Hussein - University of Regina

1) Esam Hussein’s journey from Egypt to Canada in the pursuit of a career in nuclear engineering  2) An in-depth look at the intricacies of the CANDU reactors and how they’ve evolved  3) A comparative analysis of different SMR designs in terms of technology and modularity 4) How to optimize capital cost and operating cost in nuclear power plants
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May 26, 2021 • 58min

Ep 312: Isabelle Boemeke - Isodope

1) Isabelle Boemeke’s journey through her modeling career, leading her to entrepreneurship and eventually, environmentalism  2) How Isodope, Isabelle’s social media character, is making nuclear energy relatable and relevant for the masses 3)Strategies for educating and engaging the public in climate change conversation  4) A look at the electricity & emissions impacts California will see if Diablo Canyon shuts down for good
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May 24, 2021 • 59min

Ep 311: Chris Gadomski - Bloomberg New Energy Finance

1) How Chris Gadomski’s childhood memories of the 1970s oil embargo shaped his view on energy forever  2) The links between oil, renewables, and nuclear through the STEEP plus W analysis  3) A comparison of the nuclear industries in China, Russia, and the United States through the decades 4) Why operating nuclear reactors are getting shut down in the US and the impact on net-zero goals if the trend continues
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May 19, 2021 • 56min

Ep 310: Rickey Ruff - Global Nuclear Concepts

1) How the global fashion industry led Rickey Ruff to go door-to-door to factories in Hong Kong  2) The role of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in Rickey’s journey to pursue clean energy  3) Why the international fashion supply chain is the perfect industry for microreactor deployment  4) This year’s newest feature at the New York Fashion Week: nuclear energy
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May 17, 2021 • 59min

Ep 309: Anicet Touré - Tractebel Engie

1) Anicet Touré gives a brief history of Belgium’s nuclear industry and the role of Tractebel  2) The opposing influences of Germany and France on Europe’s stance on nuclear  3) Four questions to ask when determining the business case of small modular reactors in your country  4) How SMRs can open new market opportunities for multiple industries, including the steel and petrochemical sectors

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