“We have no reason to be against nuclear energy other than prejudice & stupidity“ – Dr Patrick Moore

In Part Two of the BizNews interview with Dr Patrick Moore, one of the co-founders of Greenpeace and the most prominent figures in the field of environmentalism, Moore makes a compelling case for nuclear energy. Moore shares why he was silenced on the topic of nuclear energy during his years at Greenpeace and provides excellent insight into both the misconceptions around the risks of nuclear energy and why nuclear energy is not inherently evil in any way. Moore argues that we should conserve the most precious fuels we have, which are fossil fuels, by replacing them with nuclear energy where feasible. A brilliant perspective on the world’s current energy dilemma and the best way forward. TIMESTAMPS. 00:00 Dr Patrick Moore on nuclear energy 01:49 On speaking in South Africa 02:22 On Germany giving up nuclear energy and going along with Net Zero 03:28 On Net Zero being a death wish in disguise 04:42 On those enforcing Net Zero and the World Economic Forum 05:34 On silviculture in Europe 06:26 On natural gas and fracking 07:07 On the beauty of natural gas 08:00 On the carbon dioxide we get from burning fossil fuels being the backbone of planet Earth 10:45 On the bans and virtual criminalisation of nuclear energy 12:43 On the longevity and durability of a nuclear plant 13:08 On the comparison of energy generation 13:32 On those countries who aren’t following Net Zero regulations 14:43 On nuclear energy being the safest and longest-lasting energy source 15:27 On electric vehicles 16:40 On the “Greens“ not being very green 17:07 On his advocacy for nuclear energy being heavily criticised by Greenpeace 19:11 On nuclear energy being lumped together with the negative aspects of nuclear science 20:08 On carbon dioxide being inherently good for the Earth 21:29 On fossil fuels being labelled as dirty energy 22:36 On the issues we can address to respect the Earth more 24:06 On the life we have now and its ability to flourish