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Fueling the Grid: The Cost of Falling Behind in Nuclear with Dr. Koroush Shirvan (Part 2)
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In Part 2 of their two-part discussion, Elisa and Dr. Koroush Shirvan of MIT’s Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering explore how small-scale reactors compare to other green alternatives, why the U.S. continues to trail global leaders, and what policy and infrastructure gaps must be addressed to move forward. They also discuss rising energy costs at home—and what it will take to keep nuclear power affordable as demand grows.
Dr. Koroush Shirvan is the Atlantic Richfield Career Development Professor in Energy Studies
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Manage episode 491965930 series 1546569
In Part 2 of their two-part discussion, Elisa and Dr. Koroush Shirvan of MIT’s Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering explore how small-scale reactors compare to other green alternatives, why the U.S. continues to trail global leaders, and what policy and infrastructure gaps must be addressed to move forward. They also discuss rising energy costs at home—and what it will take to keep nuclear power affordable as demand grows.
Dr. Koroush Shirvan is the Atlantic Richfield Career Development Professor in Energy Studies
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