http://disqus.com/by/benbates/enFri, 17 Jul 2009 09:08:43 -0000http://tnjn.com/2009/jul/09/the-mccormick-institute-on-med/#comment-12810082<p>Due to travel conflicts, Edwin Lyman's talk is switched to Saturday morning. Matt Wald, reportere from the NY Times is going this morning.</p>benbatesFri, 17 Jul 2009 09:08:43 -0000http://tnjn.com/2009/jul/09/the-mccormick-institute-on-med/#comment-12758393<p>The scientists take a turn - where is the technology going. First up, looking into very small reactors...</p>benbatesThu, 16 Jul 2009 13:49:25 -0000http://tnjn.com/2009/jul/09/the-mccormick-institute-on-med/#comment-12757999<p>Singing happy birthday to Eric... </p>benbatesThu, 16 Jul 2009 13:39:49 -0000http://tnjn.com/2009/jul/09/the-mccormick-institute-on-med/#comment-12757897<p>Been sitting in. Very interesting discussions. This morning, mostly pro-nuclear folks basically taking the position that people, including journalists, should consider nuclear in comparison with other energy technologies. In that sense, nuclear doesn't look too bad. Both also indicated that it could be better, but should be part of the mix.</p><p>The two presentations were followed with a panel discussion, adding a couple of journalists who cover nuclear energy issues. Again, the consensus was that there was a role for nuclear, and perhaps we've (including basic news coverage) played the fear card a bit too strongly. Although the journalists were more cautious.</p>benbatesThu, 16 Jul 2009 13:37:21 -0000