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Sustainable Energy Seminar: Nuclear Technology and Climate Change
February 27, 2019 at 5:45 PM to 7:30 PM
| Location: | 2017 Dunton Tower |
There are only eight jurisdictions in the world with large electricity systems which are notably low-carbon. In every case, these systems use a mix from four key technologies: wind, solar, hydro and nuclear. Despite these successful examples, there is widespread reluctance in many countries to use nuclear energy in their efforts to address climate change. The factors behind this nuclear aversion are complex and worth consideration.
Alastair McIvor is a 30 year veteran of the nuclear industry in the UK and Canada, including 23 years at Chalk River Laboratories. He has worked in safety analysis, communications, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, corporate affairs, and nuclear operations. He was lucky to spend some of his career in the NRU research reactor, one of Canada’s largest and most productive science facilities. Alastair enjoys stimulating discussion on nuclear technology, dispelling myths, exploring issues of waste or accidents, and enabling people to form their opinions based on facts. He currently works as a consultant.
5:45 – 6:00 Meet the Speaker
6:00 – 6:45 Presentation
6:45 – 7:30 Q&A