Going Nuclear: How Atomic Innovation Can Empower a Sustainable Future
Tue Jan 20 2026
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, host Márcia Balisciano speaks with Tim Gregory, nuclear scientist, author, and broadcaster. They explore how nuclear innovation can support a cleaner, more resilient world, addressing misconceptions, highlighting breakthroughs from Tim’s new book, and examining how atomic technologies can accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Tim Gregory
Tim Gregory is a nuclear scientist working at the cutting edge of nuclear science and technology. He is also an author, a broadcaster, and a passionate science communicator. His new book, Going Nuclear: How the Atom Will Save the World (June 2025), outlines how nuclear technologies—from advanced reactors to medical and space applications—can help tackle global challenges. Through his research and public engagement, he advocates for informed conversations about the role of nuclear technologies in achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future.
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In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, host Márcia Balisciano speaks with Tim Gregory, nuclear scientist, author, and broadcaster. They explore how nuclear innovation can support a cleaner, more resilient world, addressing misconceptions, highlighting breakthroughs from Tim’s new book, and examining how atomic technologies can accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Tim Gregory Tim Gregory is a nuclear scientist working at the cutting edge of nuclear science and technology. He is also an author, a broadcaster, and a passionate science communicator. His new book, Going Nuclear: How the Atom Will Save the World (June 2025), outlines how nuclear technologies—from advanced reactors to medical and space applications—can help tackle global challenges. Through his research and public engagement, he advocates for informed conversations about the role of nuclear technologies in achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future.