Do We Need Nuclear Energy to Stop Climate Change? (10:43)
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 01:18 What is the primary source of energy globally? What percentage of global energy comes from low-emissions sources?
- 02:50 Why is it so essential to electrify as many things as possible? What’s one obstacle that makes this transition difficult?
- 04:13 Why are nuclear plants more expensive to build and maintain than fossil-fuel alternatives in western countries?
- 05:00 What is one promising innovation in nuclear technology? What prevents innovations from making a significant impact on the nuclear sector?
- 05:50 What is the biggest challenge with renewables? How can we overcome that challenge?