Turkey Point: A Ticking Time Bomb

Episode 1 of the Us & The Planet podcast, hosted by Briera Crockett, titled "Turkey Point: A Ticking Time Bomb" was published on February 18, 2021 and runs 7 minutes.

February 18, 2021 ·7m · Us & The Planet

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

As nuclear plants around the United States continue aging, concerns are being raised over their potentially negative environmental impact.  Turkey Point Nuclear Plant in Homestead, FL  recently extended its license to operate and has found itself at the center of the debate. Environmental organizations warn of the implications the extension may have on both the people and wildlife in South Florida.  With outdated operating systems and climate change taking effect, Turkey Point could be headed for disaster.

Episode Description

As nuclear plants around the United States continue aging, concerns are being raised over their potentially negative environmental impact. Turkey Point Nuclear Plant in Homestead, FL recently extended its license to operate and has found itself at the center of the debate. Environmental organizations warn of the implications the extension may have on both the people and wildlife in South Florida. With outdated operating systems and climate change taking effect, Turkey Point could be headed for disaster.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

#235 - 2 Day London Marathon,Pokemon Go's Secret AI,We Are Law

Apr 6, 2026 ·56m

#234 - Hobbies Are Dangerous, Strava Warship, & Canceled Bachelorette Drama

Mar 30, 2026 ·60m

#233 - Rethink Sports, "Popcorn Reading" Trauma, & Restaurant Pickle Conspiracy

Mar 23, 2026 ·56m

#232 - Ski Lift Disaster, 2026 Paralympics, & CEO Challenges

Mar 16, 2026 ·62m

#231 - Stealing Olives, Paralympic Drama, & The Al Roker Billboard

Mar 9, 2026 ·76m

Farm Aid 40: Live from the FarmYard Stage

Mar 4, 2026 ·24m

Similar Podcasts

Conscious Philippa Forrester ‘No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.’ Sylvia Earle, Goddess of Ocean Conservation.Welcome to Conscious. I wanted to make this podcast so that we could, in the face of a tidal wave of environmental bad news, chat to the unsung heroes, normal everyday people with one thing in common - making change happen and inspiring us in the process. Whether it’s growing their own food, running a sustainable hotel, helping us decide which foods to put on our plate or make-up to slap on our face, or the ins and outs of heating our homes and transporting ourselves without polluting the planet, we will be meeting people from all walks of life who have one thing in common - they are all conscious of the need to change the way we think and the things we do and they have some great ideas. We’ll rampage through the trials, tribulations and ideals of what it really means to live a life conscious of the affects we are having on our planet.Please subscri NonMembers Only NonMembers Only An influencer and a civil engineer...two of the greatest minds to ever grace the planet tackle sports, entrepreneurship, and science with the confidence of people who are always right. Don’t fact-check us—just enjoy the #1 Sports Podcast in the WORLD. Future Generations Institute for Advanced Study, University of Amsterdam Humanity stands on the shoulders of its ancestors. Our world, our societies, democracies, cities, bodies, and minds have been formed by the generations before us. Just like the generations before us have shaped the world we live in; we are shaping the world future generations will live in. In the context of the IAS Series on Future Generations, Tessa Roseboom, professor of Early Development and Health, has inspiring and hopeful conversations with guests from various backgrounds. In conversations with researchers, policymakers, artists, and civil societyactors she discusses their personal and professional commitment to link the past to the future and bring about intergenerational solidarity and justice. Through these interdisciplinary dialogues she aims to build coalitions and together take concrete steps towards a sustainable and inclusive future for humanity and the planet.Check out the activities of the institute on the IAS website at https://ias.uva.nl Another Take with Michele Follis Michele Follis Another Take ~ is just that.There are people doing amazing things. Folks being different without trying to be different. Choosing another way. In a time when the planet is begging for an old fashioned dose of curiosity and wonder, let's liven up our world! Dig in to content, conversations and interviews meant to inspire the courageous being inside each of us to forgo the allure of the bandwagon and instead create a fertile, thriving existence on the planet.Every Tuesday take a deep dive with me and on Thursday's with one of my special guests.

URL copied to clipboard!