Nuclear Waste Could Power the Future – Here’s Why – Mike Mauceli, Ron Stein
What if I told you we’re sitting on an untapped energy source that could power the world for generations? In this episode of the Energy Show with REI Energy, Mike Mauceli sits down with energy expert Ron Stein to discuss a surprising truth – 97% of nuclear fuel labeled as “waste” can actually still generate power. That’s right – we’re throwing away fuel that could provide infinite electricity with the right technology.
Ron breaks down how fast breeder reactors can recycle this “waste,” extracting the remaining energy and revolutionizing how we power homes, cities, and even entire countries. As the world pushes for cleaner energy and reduced carbon emissions, nuclear power could play a much bigger role than most people realize.
We also dive into why other countries, like France and China, are racing ahead in nuclear development while the U.S. lags behind. Could outdated fears and misconceptions be costing us a chance at energy independence?
This episode will change the way you think about nuclear energy and its potential to reshape the future.
00:00 Introduction
00:09 Understanding Nuclear Waste
01:09 Recycling Nuclear Waste
01:21 Global Energy Resources
02:12 Nuclear Power and Technology
04:27 Small Modular Reactors
07:42 Challenges and Opportunities in Nuclear Energy
09:27 The Role of Fossil Fuels
18:01 California's Energy Policies
27:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Nuclear power is definitely the future! To make the recycling process a little more simple; fuel rods are basically a metal rod, when they become depleted by 3% we can just melt it down and mix in a little new fuel and separate out the depleted element.