About this episode

Mark and the Fire2Fission interns discuss myths about nuclear waste and its management, comparing it to challenges in the oil and gas industry.

In this special episode, join Mark and the Fire2Fission interns as they tackle the myths and misconceptions surrounding nuclear waste, revealing its untapped energy potential and the realities of its management. We contrast this with the challenges of produced water in the oil and gas industry, highlighting innovative solutions and the importance of education in changing public perception. Join us to uncover the truth about nuclear waste, and find out how big (or small) the issue really is. Article: https://www.fire2fission.com/articles/a-matter-of-scale-what-nuclear-can-learn-from-oil-gas-waste-management Comic: https://what-if.xkcd.com/29/

People in this episode

Host: Mark Hinaman

Topics covered

• nuclear waste
• energy potential
• oil and gas
• public perception
• waste management
• education

Keywords

• nuclear waste
• energy potential
• oil and gas
• waste management
• public perception
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fire2Fission, oil and gas industry

Books & works: A Matter of Scale: What Nuclear Can Learn from Oil & Gas Waste Management, What If? XKCD

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