In today's episode, we dive into Uganda's bold energy plans that plans to have at least one nuclear energy plan by 2031 and generating over $2 billion from their oil reserves by 2040.
We look at the whether Uganda's high risk appetite outweigh the potential risks that could put not just the country's economy in shambles but millions of lives at stake with pollution and environmental concerns.
Can Uganda realistically pull off a nuclear energy power plant 7 years from now? Join the conversation.
Timestamps and Key moments
00:00:00 - Brief intro by Sol and Ben. Detailed description by Sol.
00:02:25 - Introduction to nuclear energy by Ben. It's history and the scientists behind the invention.
00:04:07 - Nuclear fission - the process of splitting atoms to produce energy out of mass.
00:05:36 - First Nuclear fission real world use that changed the future of nuclear fission reactors forever.
00:07:00 - Nuclear energy safety measures.
00:09:00 - Nuclear fusion and why it is future of cleaner energy. Fusion is the process of combining light atoms, typically hydrogen, to form a heavier element like helium.
00:12:10 - Uganda's nuclear power plant plan and its economic impact.
00:22:15 - Exploring Uganda's alternative energy sources i.e hydroelectricity, solar and geothermal.
00:29:35 - Exploring Uganda's oil mining plan.
00:37:16 - Conclusion.
00:38:30 - Book recommendation segment
Links
Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less
Production Credits
Executive Producer, Script, Research: Sol & Ben
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