Dr. Moore Discusses Nuclear Energy with Students, Business, Environmental, and Political Groups in the Prairie State
On April 6 and 7, CASEnergy co-chair and Greenpeace co-founder Dr. Patrick Moore travelled to Illinois, where he spoke with multiple audiences about the benefits of nuclear energy.
On Monday, April 6, Dr. Moore met with students at the University of Chicago. This event was followed by a discussion with students at Northwestern University. At both university events, Dr. Moore discussed why he reevaluated his stance on nuclear energy after being opposed to it as a co-founder of Greenpeace. He also addressed some misconceptions about nuclear energy, setting the record straight on the safety and the practicality of nuclear power.
At Northwestern University, two newspapers – The Daily Northwestern and Medill Reports – Chicago, as well as the school’s daily newsmagazine, North By Northwestern – covered Dr. Moore’s lecture.
Dr. Moore also sat down with The Chicago Tribune’s editorial board and did a live interview on the popular morning drive-time radio program, the Don Wade & Roma Show on WLS 890 AM. He spoke about the overall benefits that nuclear energy can offer to Illinois, where legislators are looking to lift the state moratorium on new nuclear.
Another focal point of Dr. Moore’s trip was meeting with key business groups, including: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Energy Council; the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association.
At each meeting, Dr. Moore was able to discuss the economic benefits and job creation that nuclear energy can bring to the state.
As well as several politicians, Dr. Moore met with the Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition, an influential environmental organization that encourages the use of clean fuels. The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition also took time to speak with Dr. Moore about how nuclear power plants can supply the Windy City with emission-free power and help improve air quality.
Over his two-day trip to Illinois, Dr. Moore focused on a central message – that in an era of job losses and clean energy, nuclear energy is the best alternative to provide job creation and affordable, low-emission electric power.
Dr. Moore summed up his support for nuclear energy during his presentation at Northwestern University, stating, “I lost my fear of nuclear energy when I started studying it more closely. It is one of the safest technologies we ever invented – it’s an excellent job-creation technology.”
