Finding Room for Nuclear Energy in the 'Green New Deal'

The transcript discusses the speaker's journey from academia to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, highlighting the challenges of nuclear safety, particularly during the Fukushima disaster. It examines the feasibility of including nuclear power in the Green New Deal, citing cost and scalability issues. The discussion also covers regulatory challenges, emphasizing the influence of political appointees and the need for diverse viewpoints in regulatory bodies.

What were the expectations for nuclear power before the Fukushima accident?

What significant event reminded the speaker that nuclear accidents are not hypothetical?

What is the speaker's opinion on whether nuclear power should be part of the Green New Deal?

What challenges does the speaker mention regarding the cost of nuclear reactors?

What does the speaker suggest about the future of carbon-free technologies compared to nuclear power?

How does the speaker view the role of political appointees in regulatory agencies?

What is the speaker's perspective on the influence of regulated industries on regulatory commissions?