Nuclear Power: The Clean Green Energy Dream?

One of the keys to a smooth transition to a green economy is nuclear power. It's a proven alternative to fossil fuels—but the most important barriers to its adoption may not be what you think.

00:00 - The role of nuclear power
00:48 - The advantages of nuclear energy
01:41 - The problem with nuclear power
02:51 - Nuclear waste
03:58 - Storage options for nuclear waste

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