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Ep 71: Paul Howarth, National Nuclear Laboratory - UK
FromTitans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
Ep 71: Paul Howarth, National Nuclear Laboratory - UK
FromTitans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode we discuss... Paul’s personal evolution in the nuclear industry working at Capehurst, Berkeley, and now at the NNL --- A deep dive into nuclear fusion technology --- Japan’s reprocessing technology efforts --- Paul’s work at the NNL and how he gained the position of CEO --- The inner dynamics of a government and contractor-operated national lab model --- Political, financial, and technological challenges the industry must overcome to secure nuclear as our primary energy source --- Improving communications strategies surrounding nuclear safety to increase trust and public discourse --- How building more can work to increase confidence, decrease risk, and thus reduce cost
Released:
Sep 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Ep. 00 - Bret Kugelmass introduces "Titans of Nuclear": Host, Bret Kugelmass, introduces his nuclear energy themed podcast explaining his motivations around climate change. by Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy