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Ep 53: Mathijs Beckers , Climate Zero Hour (Netherlands)
Episode 53

Ep 53: Mathijs Beckers , Climate Zero Hour (Netherlands)

Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy · Titans of Nuclear

August 8, 201855m 16s

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Show Notes

In this episode, we discuss...

  • Mathijs' inspiration and personal evolution in the nuclear field.

  • A deep dive into the world-wide energy dilemma.

  • The economics of natural resources and renewables.

  • The flawed assumptions surrounding stability of natural resources and renewables.

  • The disparity between OECD and non-OECD consumption and its potential future implications.

  • Consumerism's significant role in the energy equation.

  • Paradigm shifts Mathjis believes OECD countries must undergo in order to reduce their energy consumption.

  • Ways in which nuclear energy can play a vital role in preventing climate change.

  • Saving the world from energy poverty.

  • Our dwindling carbon allowance and how it dictates the solutions available to us.