High Energy: Trump Focuses on Nuclear Power

The video discusses a five-page memo from the Trump transition team, which includes 65 questions about the Energy Department's staffing, budgets, and policies. Concerns arise over requests for personnel names, potentially targeting those involved in climate policy under Obama. The memo also focuses on nuclear power, particularly Yucca Mountain, indicating its importance to the transition team. Trump's energy plans are broadly outlined, with a focus on infrastructure and shale production, but lack detailed strategies.

What was the primary concern of Energy Department staffers regarding the memo's request for personnel names?

• Potential for budget cuts

• Fear of being targeted by the new administration

• Lack of transparency in the request

• Increased workload due to the request

What is the significance of Yucca Mountain in the context of the memo?

• It is a location for renewable energy research

• It is a new energy production facility

• It is a proposed site for nuclear waste storage

• It is a site for fossil fuel extraction

Why is the transition team's focus on nuclear power surprising?

• Nuclear power is not environmentally friendly

• There is no existing infrastructure for nuclear power

• Nuclear power is not a priority for the current administration

• The Department of Energy has limited influence over nuclear power

What was a key aspect of Donald Trump's energy plans during his campaign?

• Eliminating all fossil fuel usage

• Reducing energy consumption nationwide

• Focusing solely on renewable energy

• Speeding up the permitting process for energy infrastructure

What is still unclear about Trump's energy policy based on the memo?

• His plans for reducing energy costs

• Specific methods to achieve his broad energy goals

• His stance on renewable energy

• His opinion on international energy agreements