The Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists invites CVN members and the general public to attend the following free online lecture:
Title: Why nuclear energy cannot solve the climate crisis
Speaker: Dr. M.V. Ramana (UBC)
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. (noon) PT
See the registration link below.
This talk will lay out the key arguments for why nuclear energy is neither a feasible nor a desirable solution to climate change, highlighting the high economic costs, the lengthy timelines for reactor construction, the risks of accidents, and the environmental consequences of building nuclear power plants.
About the speaker
Dr. M.V. Ramana is UBC Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. Dr. Ramana will draw on his expertise as a noted theoretical physicist to discuss why nuclear energy is incompatible with Canada’s climate goals.
Registration
“Seating capacity” for the talk is limited, and you need to register in advance. You can check the computer requirements for attendees here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar.
