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Nuclear or Not?

Do we need nuclear power to tackle climate change?

This event took place on 15th March 2005 at 10:30am (10:30 GMT)
Berrill Lecture Theatre, The Open University, Walton Hall Campus, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
A range of experts will explore the key technical, economic and strategic issues surrounding the proposed expansion of nuclear energy. Although pro- and anti- nuclear arguments will be discussed, the main aim is to set the debate in the wider context: what is the best way to deal with energy supply and demand in relation to climate change?

The Rt. Hon. Michael Meacher, former UK Environment Minister, will open the conference.

Nuclear Power: (10.30am)
Chair: Prof Andy Blowers

Introduction: Rt Hon Michael Meacher MP
Malcolm Grimston (Do we need nuclear?)
Discussant: Prof. Geoff Hammond
Specific Issues:Gordon MacKerron (economics)
Ian Fairlie (radiation hazards)
David Lowry (security issues)
Steve Kidd (new nuclear technologies)
Discussant: Prof. Gregg Butler, followed by discussion & questions

Alternatives: (2pm)
Chair: Prof. David Elliott

Paul Allen (Renewables not Nuclear)
David Green (Energy Efficiency)
Godfrey Boyle (Sustainable Energy Futures)
Discussant: Prof. David Infield, followed by discussion & questions

Pannel Discusson: (4pm) The Conference will conclude with a Panel discussion with Steve Kidd, Jean McSorley, Geoff Hammond and Philip Wolfe

Summing-up: (4.45) Prof. Andy Blowers

To register, please send your name, address and cheque for ?30 (made payable to "The Open University") to Claire Emburey, "Nuclear or Not?", EERU, Faculty of Technology, The Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UK.
For late bookings, phone +00(0)1908 653335 to check availability, then pay at the door.

For further information, email d.a.elliott@open.ac.uk

The replay of this event is now available. Pleasae select below.
10:30 am Session One Nuclear Power
11:30 am Session Two Nuclear Power
2:00 pm Session one Alternatives
4:00 pm Session two Pannel Discusson

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