Beyond Coal: Exploring Health Implications of Fossil Free Energy Solutions

Name: Beyond Coal: Exploring Health Implications of Fossil Free Energy Solutions
Start: 2024-10-09T07:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-09T08:00:00-05:00

October 9 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am CDT

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Date:: October 9
Time:: 7:00 am - 8:00 am CDT
Event Category:: virtual
Event Tags:: environment & health
Website:: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-implications-of-fossil-free-energy-solutions-cecme-tickets-1012509100977?aff=oddtdtcreator

CE/CME Webinar series

Part 2

“Why nuclear is not the answer: A survey of health and security issues”
Arjun Makhijani, PhD, Institute for Energy and Environmental Research

Understand why nuclear power is a problematic solution for energy source transition to reduce climate change.
Appreciate issues related to nuclear power production and spent fuel storage that future generations will need to solve.
Recognize outstanding health issues not currently addressed in the assessment of radiation exposure.

Arjun Makhijani, PhD, is a nuclear engineer and President of Institute for Energy and Environmental Research. He has written extensively about the safety, economics, and efficiency of nuclear energy vs other energy sources.