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2020 ANS Virtual Winter Meeting
November 15–19, 2020
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More from UWC 2020: Round 2
This year’s Utility Working Conference had a dynamic opening plenary and a packed roster of informative sessions. Following are recaps of some of the 2:00 p.m. (EDT) sessions that took place.
Don't miss Newswire's coverage of the opening plenary and the sessions at 12:00 pm.
Item ID: 690058
2002|1st Edition|57 pages
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Description
This report addresses the role of nuclear power in the global energy sector in a broader context. Sustainable social and economic development are discussed as well as the environmental impacts arising from the uses of different sources of energy.
