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Future of Nuclear Energy

March 1, 2007

Allison Macfarlane professor, policy, George Mason

Andrew Kadak professor, nuclear engineering practice, MIT

Victor Reis senior advisor, US Department of Energy

John Durant director, MIT Museum

Allison Macfarlane and Andrew Kadak discuss the future of nuclear energy with Victor Reis, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary, US Department of Energy. John Durant moderates.

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Topics: Media & Technology | Politics & Public Affairs

Tags: Energy & Conservation | Economics | Environment

Presented By WGBH and MIT Technology and Culture Forum:

MIT Technology and Culture Forum

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