Rethinking Nuclear: Dr. Larkin Mosscrop on Energy Literacy and Climate Solutions

Most of us flip a switch and never think about where our electricity comes from—but what if 60% of it was nuclear power and you had no idea? That was Dr. Larkin Mosscrop's reality before she entered the nuclear field 15 years ago.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mosscrop, a scientist who started her career as an ecologist studying climate change before transitioning into nuclear energy. She currently leads a team at Kinectrics, a Canadian company that provides testing, engineering, and consulting services for the energy sector, where she focuses on environmental impact assessments and community engagement around energy projects. With over 20 years as a science educator, she has taught more than 5,000 children about energy.We explore how nuclear energy actually works, what's really happening with nuclear waste, and what Canada's new small modular reactors could mean for the future. Larkin shares her perspective on whether the world could run entirely on nuclear, the real story behind accidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima, and what gives her hope about the next generation's approach to climate change.Whether you think of Oppenheimer when you hear "nuclear" or you're curious about how energy fits into climate solutions, this conversation will change how you think about the invisible force powering our lives.To stay up to date with more stories of people solving real problems, subscribe to Fixers, leave a review, and share the episode with friends who care about energy and climate solutions. Visit our website at thefixerspodcast.com for more inspiring stories of innovation and problem-solving.