The environmentalist movement that started in the 1970s was really what changed the public's perception of nuclear energy. Before then, the "atomic age" was exciting and people were in favor of a new source of seemingly unlimited energy. The oil industry was threatened by the advances in nuclear energy and thus funded protests and negative propaganda for nuclear power plants. Environmentalists that were protesting against nuclear energy were actually supporting the oil industry.
Fast forward to the 21st century, many environmentalists have realized that we actually need nuclear energy to meet carbon-free electricity goals. Pandora’s Promise illustrates the journey of several of these prominent environmentalists who have changed their views on nuclear energy. These environmentalists protested nuclear power plants in the 1970s and ’80s, but now speak in favor of nuclear energy as a “green” source of electricity. Their amazing stories can help you understand why some people are opposed to nuclear energy—and why they shouldn't be.
Pandora's Promise airs on CNN tonight at 9 PM ET/PT.
Fast forward to the 21st century, many environmentalists have realized that we actually need nuclear energy to meet carbon-free electricity goals. Pandora’s Promise illustrates the journey of several of these prominent environmentalists who have changed their views on nuclear energy. These environmentalists protested nuclear power plants in the 1970s and ’80s, but now speak in favor of nuclear energy as a “green” source of electricity. Their amazing stories can help you understand why some people are opposed to nuclear energy—and why they shouldn't be.
Pandora's Promise airs on CNN tonight at 9 PM ET/PT.
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