Nuclear wastewater dumping into the ocean is a pressing issue that has gained significant attention in recent years. Today, we discuss the process of nuclear emergencies, the reasons behind the accumulation of water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, and the potential impact of radioactive wastewater on the environment. In this episode, we had the privilege of hosting Bob H. Richmond, Ph.D., director of the University of Hawaii’s Kewalo Marine Laboratory and Marine Biology Professor at the University of Hawaii, and Timothy Mousseau, Ph.D., Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina, who are at the forefront of this critical field and conducting groundbreaking research on the environment and its impact on our future. They shared their expertise and insights on the consequences of our actions on the environment, shedding light on how it can shape our lives and the health of our planet. Throughout the episode, our guests presented the scientific case for why this research is so important. They discussed the need for funding and evidence-based studies, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Their objective approach and dedication to presenting the facts made for an eye-opening and thought-provoking conversation that sheds light on the alarming realities of nuclear energy. Key Takeaways: [00:00:54] Radioactive wastewater dumping into the ocean. [00:05:14] Contaminated water storage tanks. [00:07:19] Tuna with radioactive cesium. [00:08:25] Alternative solutions to dumping. [00:11:21] Radiation impact on concrete. [00:15:07] Impact of tritium contamination. [00:17:27] Poorly designed and performed science. [00:20:39] Filter-feeding organisms. [00:22:13] Toxic reactions and stress indicators. [00:25:57] Effects of radionuclides in nature. [00:29:02] Importance of studying nuclear accidents. [00:31:55] Lessons from nuclear disasters. [00:36:51] Confidence in science. [00:39:21] Concerns about tritiated water. [00:44:43] Funding for evidence-based research. [00:46:55] Scientific research exposes nuclear dangers. [00:49:03] Science employed to obfuscate. [00:51:21] Lack of scientific rigor concerning Fukushima. [00:55:51] Legal challenges and ocean water quality. [00:56:13] Japan violating ocean water quality. [00:59:27] Feral dogs of Chernobyl. [01:01:50] Opportunity for improvement in the nuclear industry. Website: https://www.brooklynstorylab.net/ Robert Richmond, PhD: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/projects/marine-fellows/fellows-directory/2006/robert-h--richmond Timothy Mousseau, PhD: https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/biological_sciences/our_people/directory/mousseau_timothy.php For more information, resources and videos visit www.samuellawrencefoundation.org Connect on Social Media Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn