Nuclear energy is one of the most abundant, reliable, and effectively carbon-free power sources available—capable of fueling modern civilization for centuries with minimal emissions. For decades, however, its expansion was stalled by public fear, often rooted in memorable but misunderstood accidents, and layers of excessive regulation that slowed innovation. Today, a quiet renaissance is underway.
Joining us to discuss this promising development is physicist Edward A. Friedman, author of the timely book Nuclear Energy: Boom, Bust, and Emerging Renaissance. Friedman, Emeritus Professor of Technology Management at Stevens Institute of Technology and creator of the Nuclear Tomorrow Substack, delivers a clear-eyed tour of nuclear power’s dramatic history—from early optimism to major accidents that shaped global perceptions—and the exciting technological revival now gaining momentum.
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Cameron English
Director of Bioscience
Cameron English is a writer, editor and co-host of the Science Facts and Fallacies Podcast. Before joining ACSH, he was managing editor at the Genetic Literacy Project.
