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313. Why America Needs a Nuclear Renaissance: a Conversation with Nuclear Engineer & Advocate Dr. Nick Touran


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Nick Touran is a nuclear engineer, educator, and advocate who spent nearly 16 years designing advanced reactors at TerraPower and building one of the most trusted resources in nuclear education, WhatIsNuclear.com. Now, he’s on a mission to help America rethink its relationship with nuclear energy - and its future.What would it take for nuclear to fuel America's next era of innovation? Why did we fall behind - and can we catch up before it's too late?Expect to learn why Nick believes a nuclear renaissance is critical for the U.S., how China’s aggressive investment in nuclear is reshaping global energy leadership, the biggest myths still holding nuclear back, the reality behind nuclear waste and radiation fears, and why advanced reactor designs could change everything.Middle Tech is proudly supported by:KY Innovation → kyinnovation.com

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