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Local expert agrees nuclear energy has a public image issue, but says it's time to move on and tap this underutilized potential

Aerial view the plant producing electrical energy with large pipes at Kozani in northern Greece.
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Aerial view the plant producing electrical energy with large pipes at Kozani in northern Greece.

On today's episode of Cool Science Radio,  local resident, environmentalist, public health and nuclear energy expert Karen Strauss joins to talk about the untapped potential of nuclear energy. Karen spent most of her professional career focused on comparing and evaluating energy and electricity generation alternatives, including nuclear power plants.

KPCW Co-Host / Producer of The Mountain Life and Cool Science Radio