Science: Is nuclear energy "green"?

☢️ A few weeks ago, the European Commission decided to label nuclear energy as “green” in an effort to meet the objectives of the 2015 Paris Agreement (https://youtu.be/_OUUSz3sPf0), and to reduce Europe’s dependence on foreign oil and gas. This decision left a lot of people aghast. The green parties are calling for a revision. Aren't there better ways to save energy and save the planet?  (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking on the CC button on the YouTube control bar). 🔗 Learn more about energies: https://www.connaissancedesenergies.org/fiches-pedagogiques-energies 🔗 "Le Monde" article about using less energy: https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2022/03/22/stephen-kerckhove-le-plus-sur-chemin-pour-acceder-a-l-independance-energetique-n-est-pas-le-nucleaire-mais-la-sobriete-energetique_6118613_3232.html 🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider: - supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup - subscribe and share 🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com