How green is nuclear energy? - 6 Minute English

Climate change is reaching emergency levels. Some people think the best option is renewables. Others prefer a return to nuclear energy, arguing that it’s clean, green and more reliable that renewables. But after infamous nuclear disasters like those at Chernobyl and Fukushima, questions about its safety remain. Neil and Sam talk about nuclear energy, as they teach you related vocabulary. This week’s question Many of the nuclear power stations built since the 1960s are reaching the end of their planned life, and not everyone thinks they should be replaced. In 2011, one country announced that it would phase out – meaning gradually stop using - nuclear power altogether. But which country? a) Germany b) India c) Brazil Listen to the programme to find out the answer. Vocabulary renewables types of energy such as wind and solar power that can be replaced as quickly as they are used phase (something) out gradually stop using (something) vivid memories memories that produce powerful feelings and strong, clear i