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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.
International Conference on Physics of Reactors 2022 Plenary SPeaker
Ministry of Economy, Japan
In her current role as Acting Director for Nuclear Technology at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Eri Nakatani is responsible for overseeing nuclear innovation programs regarding advanced reactor technologies, nuclear safety enhancement and human resource development. She holds two master’s degrees: one in nuclear engineering from the University of Tokyo and another in public and international affairs from Princeton University.
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