Ep 25: Brady Hanson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Show Notes
Episode Content:
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Brady's start as a chemical engineer.
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An explanation of re-processing.
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Dry Storage: in theory and in practice.
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An in-depth look at the process and consequences of oxidizing spent fuel.
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The formation of the Nuclear Energy Research Initiative.
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A discussion about Yucca Mountain's effectiveness in disposing used fuel.
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Political obstacles that inhibit disposal solutions.
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A look at whether nuclear technology is safe and a comparison to other forms of energy.
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What's on the horizon for nuclear energy.