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From Capitol Hill: Nuclear is back, critical for America’s energy future
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy convened its first hearing of the year, “American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era,” on January 7, where lawmakers and industry leaders discussed how nuclear energy can help meet surging electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, and national security needs.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by DESD
Monday, June 14, 2021|3:15–5:00PM EDT
Session Chair:
Nadia S. Glucksberg
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Jay Peters
Staff Producer:
Daryl Rizzo (ANS)
Fracking operations that extract oils and natural gas come with the production of wastewaters that contain radiological and chemical materials. This panel will discuss the waste management practices associated with the fracking industry and discuss common practices, waste handling procedures, public concerns, and issues relating to these activities. Invited panelists are from federal and state regulatory agencies, journalists, academics, and from the fracking industry.
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