A Radical Reboot of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear power, once the great hope for a clean way to meet the
world’s energy needs, fell out of favor decades ago.


Brad Plumer, who covers technology and policy efforts to address
global warming for The New York Times, explains how one company
with a radical idea is now working to bring it back.


Guest: Brad Plumer, who covers technology and policy efforts to
address global warming for The New York Times.


Background reading: 


Work is starting in Wyoming coal country on a new type of
reactor. Its main backer, Bill Gates, says he’s in it for the
emissions-free electricity.



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