Lecture debunks nuclear myths

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Boreham_Doug.jpg” caption=”Doug Boreham, an associate professor in the Department of Medical Physics and Applied Radiation Sciences, will deliver the next Science in the City lecture. File Photo. “]While the public has become more open to the concept of nuclear power, there are still many myths and misconceptions causing unnecessary concern. Radiation biologist Doug Boreham has lectured worldwide about the benefits of nuclear energy and the perceived risks associated with radiation in an effort to help separate the facts from the fiction, the science from the spin.

His public lecture (Tuesday, February 24) on Realities, Reassurances and the Rebirth of Nuclear Power for the Science in the City series will be a wide-ranging and engaging talk on the latest issues.

Boreham, an associate professor in the Department of Medical Physics and Applied Radiation Sciences, has more than 23 years of radiation research experience with an expertise in radiation cancer risk and genetic effects of radiation on living systems. He is also a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Industrial Research Chair, supported by NSERC, Bruce Power, and the CANDU Owners Group (COG). Boreham is currently working with Bruce Power on new reactor environmental assessments and as senior environmental scientist.

He has been involved in several local public open houses and heard many of the concerns that the public still has about nuclear energy. Boreham will be tackling these concerns and addressing some of the current themes that have been arising, such as “green” energy, nuclear waste and the impact of nuclear power on the environment and on humans.

This is a free public lecture and all are welcome. To reserve your seat, please email sciencecity@mcmaster.ca or by voice mail 905-525-9140 ext. 24934.

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Boreham_Doug.jpg" caption="Doug Boreham, an associate professor in the Department of Medical Physics and Applied Radiation Sciences,  will deliver the next Science in the City lecture. File Photo. "]While the public has become more open to the concept of nuclear power, there are still many myths and misconceptions causing unnecessary concern. Radiation biologist Doug Boreham has lectured worldwide about the benefits of nuclear energy and the perceived risks associated with radiation in an effort to help separate the facts from the fiction, the science from the spin. <br />
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<p>His public lecture (Tuesday, February 24) on Realities, Reassurances and the Rebirth of Nuclear Power for the Science in the City series will be a wide-ranging and engaging talk on the latest issues. <br />
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<p>Boreham, an associate professor in the Department of Medical Physics and Applied Radiation Sciences, has more than 23 years of radiation research experience with an expertise in radiation cancer risk and genetic effects of radiation on living systems. He is also a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Industrial Research Chair, supported by NSERC, Bruce Power, and the CANDU Owners Group (COG). Boreham is currently working with Bruce Power on new reactor environmental assessments and as senior environmental scientist. <p><br />
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<p>He has been involved in several local public open houses and heard many of the concerns that the public still has about nuclear energy. Boreham will be tackling these concerns and addressing some of the current themes that have been arising, such as "green" energy, nuclear waste and the impact of nuclear power on the environment and on humans.<br />
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<p>This is a free public lecture and all are welcome. To reserve your seat, please email <a href="mailto:sciencecity@mcmaster.ca">sciencecity@mcmaster.ca</a> or by voice mail 905-525-9140 ext. 24934.<br />

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