Michael Shellenberger
Global Energy & Environment Thinker | Author & Environmentalist
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Michael Shellenberger is an internationally recognized climate and energy expert. As the founder of Environmental Progress, he works to advance nuclear energy to address climate change.
Shellenberger has been featured in Time, Forbes, and The New York Times for his innovative perspectives on sustainability. His latest book, 'Apocalypse Never,' challenges alarmist narratives around environmental issues.
Shellenberger's talks reframe energy and climate policy, providing evidence-based solutions that balance environmental protection with human development.
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How fear of nuclear power is hurting the environment
"We're not in a clean energy revolution; we're in a clean energy crisis," says climate policy expert Michael Shellenberger. His surprising solution: nuclear. In this passionate talk, he explains why it's time to overcome longstanding fears of the technology, and why he and other environmentalists believe it's past time to embrace nuclear as a viable and desirable source of clean power.
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