Nuclear is Coming to Utah. What Questions Still Need Answers?

Gov. Spencer Cox just announced a whole nuclear "ecosystem" is coming to Brigham City — think power plants, manufacturing, and more. But there's a lot we still don't know. Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Danielle Endres, director of the environmental humanities program at the University of Utah, what questions we should be asking before Utah becomes a nuclear hub.  Learn about geothermal energy, another resource Utah is exploring.  This episode first aired Jan. 29, 2025.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: [phone] Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Harmons Red Butte Garden Ken Garff University Club Utah Museum of Fine Arts