Former Extinction Rebellion Spokesperson Now Advocates for Nuclear Energy

This article summarizes a Reason podcast interview with Zion Lights, a former spokesperson for the radical environmental group Extinction Rebellion. Lights discusses her new book, 'Energy Is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear,' in which she explains her reversal from opposing nuclear power to actively campaigning for its expansion. She argues that nuclear energy is essential for raising living standards for the global poor and that guilt-ridden countries like Germany are increasing pollution by shutting down nuclear plants. The interview covers her upbringing, her time with Extinction Rebellion, the safety of nuclear energy, and the energy policies of countries like France, Germany, China, and the United Arab Emirates.