Ep 51: Rauli Partanen, Climate Gamble

In this episode, we discuss... Rauli's blog about oil's unique properties and his interest in the nuclear field.   The concept of Peak Oil and why a dependence on oil is a problem.   Writing "The Climate Gamble" and the three arguments incorporated into the book.   How the distribution of literature about nuclear can clear misconceptions held by others.   Problems in messaging from the nuclear industry over the last 40 years.   The importance of not talking about nuclear safety culture.   Communication theory as it relates to nuclear industry.   Rauli's research on the applications of nuclear energy and high temperature reactors.   Public and political discourse about nuclear energy.   Combining heat and power and its effect on energy production.   The negative consequences of banning coal and the importance of coming up with alternatives.   Where to go to learn more about nuclear.