Debating Going Nuclear | C4E Presents #046

More than 100 people joined students from New York University's debate team on Governors Island to argue what role nuclear energy should play in fighting climate change.Hear the full arguments for and against going nuclear featured in C4E Presents’ director’s cut of America's Nuclear Future, a national radio broadcast special from American Public Media in early 2026.Learn more: SBU Hosts 2nd Annual Environmental Forum on Nuclear Energy’s Role in Climate SolutionsPreparing leaders through the transformative power of NYU debateSkip ahead to the chapter that interests you:01:08 Debate Begins on Nuclear01:25 Affirmative Case for Nuclear05:13 Cross Examination One07:03 Negative Case Against Nuclear11:00 Cross Examination Two13:05 Affirmative Rebuttal15:12 Negative Rebuttal17:27 Closing Statements20:05 Thanks and Team InfoTell a friend and share a link to this episode.You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/c4e/newsletters.phpFor all things Stony Brook on social media: https://gosbu.co/m/socialC4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.Host: Heather LynchEditor: J.D. AllenProgram Manager: Jennifer Gilday