Nuclear waste that must be isolated for thousands of years – or an energy resource we have yet to fully exploit? Jan Blomgren explains radioactivity, plutonium, nuclear fuel recycling, and why Sweden and Finland are pursuing deep geological repositories. For feedback or comments on the program, email us at podden@epochtimes.se – and don't forget to specify which podcast and episode it concerns.

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Did America really fly a nuclear reactor? Why not use aircraft carrier reactors on land? Could a nuclear reactor fit inside a shipping container? Jan Blomgren explains why smaller reactors could offer advantages in safety and construction – but also why they may struggle to compete economically with larger plants. Who will take the first step in the future of nuclear power?

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Jan Blomgren examines fusion’s biggest potential problem: tritium. The fuel is rare, expensive and difficult to produce in the quantities needed for commercial fusion. At the same time, billions are being invested in the technology. Is fusion the energy of the future — or are we building a dream on an impossible calculation?

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