How do you power the places the grid forgot — and could nuclear be the answer?

In this episode, Stewart Muir is joined by Dr. Anthony Ciccone, Senior Vice President of the Global Nuclear Sector at WSP, to explore how small modular reactors could transform energy access in some of the most challenging environments on Earth.

From Canada’s Arctic to remote regions around the world, Ciccone explains why traditional energy solutions often fall short — and how advanced nuclear technologies are changing the equation.

They discuss:

• Why remote and northern communities still rely on diesel — and the risks involved
• How small modular reactors (SMRs) could provide reliable, low-carbon power
• Why nuclear and renewables are complementary, not competing technologies
• Canada’s advantage in nuclear innovation and reactor refurbishment
• The realities of nuclear waste — and how it’s managed
• The economics of nuclear energy and long-term cost considerations
• Energy needs of mining, military, and northern communities
• What the future of nuclear looks like in Canada and globally

This is a conversation about energy, infrastructure, and the realities of powering communities far beyond the grid.

At a time when energy security and sustainability are both critical priorities, nuclear is re-emerging as a practical solution — not just for cities, but for the most remote parts of the world.

The question is no longer whether nuclear is part of the future — but where it will be deployed first.

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