GTF 2025 | Conference Panel: Should We Reconsider Nuclear?

Описание: In this insightful talk, Jochen Ahlswede, Head of the Department for Research and International Affairs at the Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Management (BASE), joins moderator Dale Rickert to explore one of Germany’s most debated energy decisions: the nuclear phase-out.
Was Angela Merkel’s decision to shut down nuclear energy after the Fukushima disaster a mistake? What are the real safety concerns today? And with the climate crisis, rising AI-driven energy demand, and the need for stable baseload power—is it time to reopen the nuclear debate?

💬 Topics covered include:
Why newer nuclear technologies (e.g., SMRs) aren’t as safe or ready as claimed
The long-term challenge of managing high-level radioactive waste
The cost, timeline, and legacy of decommissioning and final repositories
Whether nuclear can truly support a sustainable energy future

📉 "Every nuclear reactor—no matter how modern—still produces highly dangerous waste that must be secured for thousands of years," warns Jochen Ahlswede.
📈 On the other hand, nuclear offers carbon-light, high-density power when renewable sources falter. Is that a trade-off we should accept?

This is a nuanced, expert-led conversation for anyone serious about the energy transition, sustainability, and the future of German and European energy policy.

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