Humanity faces two existential threats: catastrophic climate change and nuclear annihilation, according to former US Deputy Secretary of Energy turned nuclear industry player Daniel Poneman.Yet, he argues nuclear energy is an essential part of the mix of carbon zero power sources as we transition away from coal. He discusses global developments in nuclear power generation, including new generations of reactor design, and critical issues like cost, safety, and proliferation risks.Presented at the <a href="https://www.americanacademy.de/" target="_blank">American Academy in Berlin</a>.Speakers<a href="https://councilonstrategicrisks.org/danielponeman/" target="_blank">Daniel Poneman</a>Former US Deputy Secretary of Energy; distinguished fellow Atlantic Council's Global Energy CentreFormer President and Chief Executive Officer of Centrus Energy Corp (a nuclear fuel company), 2015-2023<a href="https://www.americanacademy.de/" target="_blank">Daniel Benjamin</a> (host)President of the American Academy in Berlin

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