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UnavailableRadiophobia: why do we fear nuclear power? – Science Weekly podcast
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Radiophobia: why do we fear nuclear power? – Science Weekly podcast

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Radiophobia: why do we fear nuclear power? – Science Weekly podcast

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
May 25, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Nuclear energy is back on the UK government’s agenda. However, concerns about safety have plagued this technology for decades. Given it kills less people than wind, coal or gas, why are we so radiophobic? Ian Sample investigates.
Released:
May 25, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Science Weekly podcast will now explore some of the crucial scientific questions about Covid-19. Led by its usual hosts  Ian Sample,  Hannah Devlin and  Nicola Davis, as well as the Guardian's health editor Sarah Boseley, we’ll be taking questions – some sent by you – to experts on the frontline of the global outbreak. Send us your questions here:  theguardian.com/covid19questions