Nuclear Power as a Solution to CC: Why the Public Discussion is a Mess

Join us for a Skype presentation and discussion with science writer and educator, Karen Street, about the public perception about Nuclear Power.

Karen Street is a science writer and retired teacher who helps educate the public on climate change science and solutions, sharing the best understanding of scientists and economists. She focuses on the political controversies, because many members of the public objects to one or more of the most important solutions.

Background: Karen Street has a Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from UC, Berkeley. She worked as an electrical engineer for a number of years before becoming a high school math and physics teacher until 1994, when after losing much of her hearing, she left teaching. On her way to becoming a science writer, she researched the differences between coal and nuclear energy and became aware of the serious threats from climate change. Since then she has worked to raise awareness of these threats through teaching, speaking and writing.

Related article by Chris Mooney in the Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/12/16/why-climate-change-is-forcing-some-environmentalists-to-back-nuclear-power/

and in the NYTImes:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/16/business/energy-environment/betting-on-the-need-scientists-work-on-lighter-cleaner-nuclear-energy.html?_r=0