IAging nuclear power stations and increasing demands for electricity have prompted government and industry to initiate plans to begin building new reactors in Canada. There has been considerable public interest to learn more about the new technologies and science behind this nuclear renaissance. The tide seems to be changing from "No Nuke" to "Going Nuke" to make way for clean energy.
However, public opinion about the safety of nuclear energy is still a concern, largely because of some myths and misconceptions that still linger.
This lecture will identify the key issues that have been raised locally at recent public open houses and will provide the audience with the latest scientific knowledge to support or debunk some claims concerning the risks associated with nuclear energy.
Professor Boreham will not only talk about the different types of new reactors and how they work but will also provide some surprising facts about radiation impacts on humans and the environment, the management of used fuel, and the socio-economic aspects of nuclear energy.
