Episode 3
Can we fix our failing electrical grid?
In February 2021, Texas and wide swaths of North America were shut down by…
Seeking A Scientist · Kate The Chemist, Byron J. Love, Suzanne Hogan
May 17, 202335m 30s
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Show Notes
In February 2021, Texas and wide swaths of North America were shut down by Winter Storm Uri, which caused massive blackouts and left millions of people without power for days. The winter storms exposed vulnerabilities in our country’s electrical grid, and underlined the pressing need for a more reliable energy system. Is a recent breakthrough in nuclear fusion a possible path forward?