Nuclear Waste: The Whole Story

2022 was a pivotal year for nuclear with countries worldwide taking a fresh look at this clean energy source to fight climate change and secure energy independence. With that has come a renewed interest in nuclear waste disposal key to the success of future nuclear power, plant deployments, nuclear waste. The whole story has explored these topics and many more in 20 plus interviews with scientists, citizens, and industry experts. Here are a few highlights from our most popular episodes of the year. Highlights from: Stuart Haszeldine, Geologist & Environmental Scientist at the University of Edinburgh Zion Lights, Science Communicator and Author of The Ultimate Guide to Green Parenting and Only a Moment Suzie Jaworowski, Former Chief of Staff in US Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy under the Trump Administration Princess Mthombeni, Stakeholder Liaison Officer at The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation

In this episode, Tay Stevenson shares his experience in talking to communities about nuclear and nuclear waste and why it’s so important to take fear out of the decision-making process when it comes to energy.

In this episode, Princess Mthombeni explains how she entered the South African nuclear industry as an outsider and has been working to educate the African public on how the issues of climate change, nuclear energy, and quality of life intersect.

In this episode, Suzie Jaworowski reflects on her experiences as the Chief of Staff in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy under the Trump Administration and gives insight into her vision of the future of nuclear technologies.

Many of the scientists, citizens and nuclear energy advocates we’ve interviewed for our podcast, Nuclear Waste: The Whole Story, have a passion for protecting the environment. In honor of Earth Month, please enjoy this compilation of some of the inspiring things they said.