S8 Ep618: 3. This segment focuses on why nuclear energy has stalled in the United States despite global expansion. Zubrin blames "hostile hyper-regulation" for extending construction times from three to sixteen years, which exponentially increases capital costs. He
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3. This segment focuses on why nuclear energy has stalled in the United Statesdespite global expansion. Zubrin blames "hostile hyper-regulation" for extending construction times from three to sixteen years, which exponentially increases capital costs. He contrasts the American regulatory "insanity" with the more rational French model. While traditional pressurized water reactors are successful, Zubrin highlights entrepreneurial efforts in thorium and breeder reactors that could revolutionize efficiency. However, he warns that without regulatory reform, these innovations will remain in the research stage, preventing the U.S. from achieving full grid decarbonization. (3)
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