Ep 51: Rauli Partanen, Climate Gamble
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Show Notes
In this episode, we discuss...
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Rauli's blog about oil's unique properties and his interest in the nuclear field.
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The concept of Peak Oil and why a dependence on oil is a problem.
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Writing "The Climate Gamble" and the three arguments incorporated into the book.
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How the distribution of literature about nuclear can clear misconceptions held by others.
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Problems in messaging from the nuclear industry over the last 40 years.
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The importance of not talking about nuclear safety culture.
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Communication theory as it relates to nuclear industry.
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Rauli's research on the applications of nuclear energy and high temperature reactors.
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Public and political discourse about nuclear energy.
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Combining heat and power and its effect on energy production.
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The negative consequences of banning coal and the importance of coming up with alternatives.
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Where to go to learn more about nuclear.