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Episode 38: Nuclear Power: A Linchpin in the Fight Against Climate Change

Engineering The Future

Engineering The Future
Episode 38: Nuclear Power: A Linchpin in the Fight Against Climate Change
Dec 29, 2023 Season 2 Episode 38
Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

In this episode, host Jerome James, P.Eng. discusses the untapped potential of nuclear power in Ontario's energy landscape. He is joined by Matthew Mairinger, P.Eng., president of the North American Young Generation in Nuclear, who shares insights on how the perception of nuclear power has evolved over the years and its current role in the fight against climate change.

From game-changing innovations like small modular reactors to advancements in carbon capture technology, Matthew breaks down how nuclear power is at the forefront of the sustainable energy revolution and how engineers of all disciplines should consider a career in nuclear, where they can contribute to solving one of society's most pressing problems.