"Gregory (Meteorite), a nuclear chemist at the U.K.’s main site for processing and storing nuclear waste, offers an impassioned and convincing defense of nuclear power. Gregory’s conversational tone is a boon, and he balances it with solid data. The result is an evenhanded defense of a much-vilified industry."

– Publishers Weekly

"British nuclear chemist Gregory makes a convincing case that nuclear energy could be a zero-carbon source of electricity, helping society meet climate goals in a short time frame. Skeptics will appreciate this persuasive, technical plea for the promise of nuclear power in meeting energy needs without carbon emissions."

– Library Journal

“Energy is necessary for everything we value in life, and the world will need gargantuan amounts of safe and reliable power to eliminate poverty, decarbonize the economy, and feed entirely new demands like artificial intelligence. Going Nuclear shows where this energy will come from— and not as a last resort, but as the enabler of a new chapter in human progress. This is a thrilling book: vividly written, filled with fascinating facts, and inspiring in its vision for the future."

– Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor, Harvard University and author of Enlightenment Now

"You will struggle to find anyone who brings nuclear power to life quite like Tim Gregory. You can feel the enthusiasm jump from the page. There’s lots to debate, but I challenge you to read this book and not be excited about how we get on and power the world with sustainable energy for the next century.”

– Hannah Ritche, author of Not the End of the World

Praise for Meteorite

"Gregory is a geologist with an enthusiasm for storytelling."

– The New York Times

"Meticulously researched and eminently readable. Meteorite is a treasure"

– The Wall Street Journal

"A colorful tapestry of historical and scientific stories with an eye towards the latest developments. A passionate communicator, Gregory conjures environments and events far outside the human experience."

– Nature

"Tim Gregory gets it. He has an uncanny ability to swiftly understand, to clearly explain, and to be joyful."

– Chris Hadfield, astronaut