Meet with with some of the top experts in the industry to find out how nuclear is working for us today and what role nuclear energy plays in tomorrow’s world.
Part One
The Clean Factor
In part one of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to the field to discover how Nuclear Energy is helping us reach our goal of a zero-carbon footprint by 2050.
Lesson Plan
What is energy poverty and how does nuclear energy make a difference? In this lesson, suitable for grades 7-12, students will research what energy poverty looks like in the world and how microreactors and advancements in nuclear energy could impact these areas and offer possible solutions.
Synopsis
Beyond the Episode
Energy Poverty: A Conversation With Energy Expert Zainub Dungarwalla
We talked to a nuclear energy expert about energy poverty.
How Will We Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050?
Is net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 possible?
Part Two
The Past, Present, and Future of Nuclear Energy
In part two of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to discover the history of nuclear energy, how nuclear energy is being used in today’s world, and what tomorrow’s nuclear reactors might look like.
Lesson Plan
What is the difference between fusion and fission and what does this have to do with nuclear energy? In this lesson, suitable for grades 6-8, students will define fusion and fission and what happens when each occurs.
Synopsis
Beyond the Episode
Simple Designs & Physics: How Engineers Make Nuclear Reactors Safe
Nuclear is one of the safest energy source.
Advanced Nuclear Reactors: A Conversation With TerraPower’s Chris Levesque
Our interview with an advanced nuclear reactor expert.
Part Three
Big Power in Small Packages
In part three of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to explore how Small Modular Reactors can help provide power to remote locations or during natural or other major outages.
Lesson Plan
Did you know that small modular reactor power plants would require less than 1% of the land area that renewables such as biomass, wind, solar, and hydropower need to produce the same amount of energy?
In this lesson, suitable for grades 9-12, students will look at small modular reactors (SMRs) and their benefits.
Synopsis
Beyond the Episode
Application of Advanced Nuclear Reactors: A Conversation with Westinghouse’s Mike Shaqqo
Our interview with a nuclear energy expert.
6 Advantages of Small Modular Reactors
Small modular reactors make a carbon-free future realistic, safe, and affordable.
How Nuclear Power Helps in Natural Disasters
Advanced nuclear reactors can withstand natural disasters.
Part Four
Nuclear Does What, Now?
In the final part of our four-part exploration, Greg explores how Nuclear Energy is helping with space exploration and George leads a roundtable talk with some of nuclear energy’s top minds to discuss what nuclear energy looks like in tomorrow’s world.
Lesson Plan
Did you know the Energy Department has 17 National Labs that tackle scientific challenges like climate change and discovering the origins of the universe? In this lesson, suitable for grades 6-8, students will explore our National Labs and their specialities.
Synopsis
Beyond the Episode
Nuclear is the Best Bet For Getting Humans To Mars
NASA has a goal of getting humans to Mars before 2040.
Preliminary Design of TRISO-X Fuel Plant Completed
A major step forward for advance nuclear reactors.
