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S1 E5420 November 202226 min★ 0.0 TMDB

Where to Find Perfect Energy?

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Energy from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas made modern life possible in the first place; however, at the same time, it harms the climate and the environment. Can we find an energy source that provides just as much power and is always clean and available everywhere—a kind of perfect energy? In terms of energy density, nuclear power was considered the perfect energy source after its discovery. According to nuclear physicist Emmanuelle Galichet, just a few grams of uranium in nuclear fission are enough to generate as much energy as burning several tons of oil. However, as great as the benefits of nuclear power are, the risks are also significant, especially when it comes to storing highly radioactive nuclear waste. Isn't solar power the better choice?

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