• Bad Science, Misleading Studies, and the Truth About Nuclear vs. Renewables

  • Mar 4 2025
  • Length: 41 mins
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Bad Science, Misleading Studies, and the Truth About Nuclear vs. Renewables

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  • In the seventh installment of The Atomic Exchange Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Goran Calic and Michael Tadrous take a critical look at a Nature Energy study titled Differences in Carbon Emissions Reduction Between Countries Pursuing Renewable Electricity versus Nuclear Power. The study claims that renewables reduce emissions more effectively than nuclear and suggests that the two energy sources compete rather than complement each other. But is the data telling the full story? Goran and Michael break down why this study is an example of bad science—packed with normative claims, flawed methodology, and misleading conclusions that could shape policy in the wrong direction. They discuss the broader issue of bias in scientific research, the challenges of separating fact from ideology, and why studies like this do a disservice to meaningful discussions on energy and climate solutions. Tune in for a deep dive into the dangers of misleading data and the importance of critical thinking in energy policy.
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