Nuclear Power

While some environmentalists feel that nuclear power is an essential part of cleaning up the power grid, others feel that the risks don't outweigh the benefits. Sara and Casey break down how nuclear power works, look at some pros and cons, and share  some of the thoughts and experiences that shape their views of nuclear power.

Links for the weekly challenge:

Navajo Nation statement to Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources

UNECE Technology Brief on Nuclear Power

 

Resources for this episode: 

https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/nuclear/

https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/what-is-nuclear-energy-the-science-of-nuclear-power

EPA: Radioactive Waste from Uranium Milling and Mining

Nuclear Waste Disposal

Review of Environmental Impacts of the Acid In-situ Leach Uranium Mining Process

Why Nuclear Power Must be Part of the Energy Solution: an opinion article with a lot of info, including impacts of the major nuclear disasters

Why Nuclear Power is Safer than Ever