Urenco CEO Boris Schucht, June nuclear news round-up, focus on Sweden
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We are joined by Urenco CEO Boris Schucht, a lifelong supporter and advocate for the energy transition who describes how he went back to his roots at the globally active uranium enrichment company. He talks about the role nuclear can play in hitting climate targets, how players in the fuel cycle can respond to current world events as well as meeting the needs of advanced and small modular reactors.In focus is Sweden, with World Nuclear Association's John Lindberg outlining the history and state of the country's nuclear sector as well as considering what impact there might be from the upcoming elections.In the News Briefing Warwick Pipe and Claire Maden join host Alex Hunt to review the past month's nuclear developments, including the progress at Barakah 3, industry developments in Poland, NEI's Maria Korsnick's optimism for future demand and a new report on nuclear power's green credentials.    Key links to find out more: World Nuclear News Urenco WNA: Nuclear Power in Sweden Contact info: [email protected] Episode credit: Co-produced and mixed by Pixelkisser Production
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