A New Nuclear Age?
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
at Rubenstein 414AB
Since the dawn of the atomic age, humanity has struggled with the inherent duality of atomic fission, with its awesome power to either benefit or obliterate life on earth. Waves of optimism and despair have been driven by the threat of the proliferation of nuclear weapons and their possible use, and by the hopes of a prodigious carbon-free energy source that has stumbled and lost public confidence in the process.
In this Energy Policy Seminar, Daniel Poneman, Belfer Center Senior Fellow and former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, will consider the question: In today's turbulent environment, can the benefits of nuclear energy be secured without unleashing its terrors?
Q&A to follow. Buffet-style lunch provided.
Registration: RSVP required. A Harvard University ID is required for in-person attendance; all are welcome to attend via Zoom.
Recording: The seminar will be recorded and available to watch on the Belfer Center's YouTube channel. Those who register for this event will automatically receive a link to the recording as soon as it becomes available.
Accessibility: To request accommodations or who have questions about access, please contact Liz Hanlon (ehanlon@hks.harvard.edu) in advance of the session.
