This is Part 2 of a two-part podcast featuring Dr. Ernest Moniz, former Secretary of Energy, a PhD nuclear physicist, and a world-renowned expert on nuclear energy. In this Part, Dr. Moniz answers questions posed by Bruce Diamond, Vice President of the Association, covering nuclear waste disposal, the challenge of meeting rising electricity demand, and the financial, industrial, and market conditions needed to build new nuclear power. In Part 1, Secretary Moniz shared his views on the future of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion as commercially viable sources of electricity. He also talked about Iran's nuclear program, the stated reason for President Trump's war against Iran, and a proposed nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia. Part 1 is available here as part of this podcast series.

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Former U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz, a nuclear physicist and one of the world’s leading experts on nuclear energy, shares his views on the future of nuclear power in this session from the EPA Alumni Association’s Academy.

In Part 1, Dr. Moniz discusses whether both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion can become commercially viable sources of electricity. He also addresses Iran’s nuclear program, the stated reason for the U.S. war against Iran, and a proposed nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series, about 33 minutes. In Part 2, Dr. Moniz answers questions on nuclear waste management, siting, and financing. Part 2 will also be available on this channel..

EnviroChats is the podcast of the EPA Alumni Association. Learn more and join us at EPAalumni.com. Watch the full video episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EPAalumni. Subscribe in your podcast app and new episodes will arrive automatically.