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Is It Time for More Nuclear Power? Part 2

Is It Time for More Nuclear Power? Part 2

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How Can We Make Energy More Sustainable?

How Can We Make Energy More Sustainable?

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Policies to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Policies to Reduce CO2 Emissions

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Does the US Need a Thriving Oil and Gas Industry?

Does the US Need a Thriving Oil and Gas Industry?

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Could LNG Change Global Energy?

Could LNG Change Global Energy?

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Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 1

Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 1

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Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 2

Understanding the Electric Grid, Part 2

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The Good News About Climate Change

The Good News About Climate Change

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Environmental Impacts of Energy on Air

Environmental Impacts of Energy on Air

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Could Artificial Intelligence Change Energy?

Could Artificial Intelligence Change Energy?

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Energy Impacts on Land

Energy Impacts on Land

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Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 1

Batteries for Cars and Grids Part 1

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Is It Time for More Nuclear Power? Part 1

Season 1 Episode 8

Nuclear proponents say we can’t meet climate goals without expanding the fleet and pursuing new nuclear technologies, while opponents say cost and time are the main issues. Will nuclear power play a role in decarbonizing the electricity sector? Dr. Arjun Makhijani, the President of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, and Michael Shellenberger, a best-selling author, discuss.
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