Ep 148: Neal Cohen, Nuclear Energy Institute

In this episode we discuss... Neal's role at the Nuclear Energy Institute and what nuclear energy has to offer to society The importance of having advocates for nuclear energy that communicate the benefits of nuclear energy How to overcome the general public's concerns about nuclear power through education New technologies being used in old power plants to improve efficiency, production, and safety The economics of exporting nuclear power and why the United States wants to lead this movement The importance of established nuclear energy as a base load power source to support renewable energy How early education about nuclear power can influence public perception about the industry and its technology A call to action for cooperation between generations to work towards a future without global warming through the use of nuclear technologies