The role of memes in irrational fear, and the importance of re-education around nuclear energy Dr. Conca’s cat, the meme-worthy Angus There is little doubt that the words “nuclear” and “radiation” spark fear or anxiety in many people. And you might ask, what’s so bad about that? It’s essential to understand the root cause of this fear because of its role in the current global energy crisis. While some countries...
Author: James Conca, Ph.D.
With more than 35 years of experience, Dr. James Conca’s work on Yucca Mountain and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant has shaped U.S. nuclear waste policy and practice. A former leader at NASA, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and PNNL, and a longtime Forbes contributor, James is recognized as one of the foremost experts in nuclear waste solutions for advanced nuclear energy.