Tim Gregory
Nuclear scientist working at the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory at Sellafield in Cumbria. Author of Going Nuclear, How the Atom Will Save the World.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 2h 3min
#156 - Tim Gregory - Becoming a Type 1 Civilisation: From Nuclear Power to Harnessing the Sun
Dr Tim Gregory, nuclear chemist and author of Going Nuclear, argues nuclear power is essential for reliable decarbonization. He explains why batteries and intermittent wind/solar risk blackouts. He exposes biomass fraud and regulatory failures, compares air pollution to nuclear accidents, and links humanity’s future to high‑density energy and space expansion.
Jun 2, 2025 • 42min
The uses and abuses of the atom
Frank Close, a theoretical physicist and author, discusses the historical motivations behind the quest for atomic energy, emphasizing how scientific curiosity transformed into political chaos. Tim Gregory, a nuclear chemist, argues for the potential of nuclear energy to combat climate change and dispel fears surrounding waste. In contrast, Natalie Bennett, former leader of the Green Party, critiques nuclear as outdated and distracting from renewable solutions, raising concerns about safety and waste disposal. Their diverse perspectives highlight the complex role of nuclear science in society.
