Going Underground: Safe Disposal of Used Nuclear Fuel (January 23,

Energy Seminar (Winter 2012)

Going Underground: Safe Disposal of Used Nuclear Fuel (January 23, 2012)

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(January 23, 2012) Burton Richter discusses nuclear reactor fuel and the ways in which it is intensely radioactive, hot, and dangerous.

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Producing Natural Gas From Shale: Opportunities and Challenges of A Major Energy Source (January 30, 2012)

(January 30, 2012) Mark Zoback discusses how enormous quantities of natural gas can be produced from organic rich shales found in many countries throughout the world.

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National Oil Companies and The World Oil Market: Should We Be Worried? (February 6, 2012)

(February 6, 2012) Mark Thurber provides insights into the future of the oil industry and the politics of the oil-rich countries where national oil companies dominate.

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Fossil Fuel Independence for Denmark: Why, When, and How? (March 5, 2012)

(March 5, 2012) Katherine Richardson discusses Denmark's plan to remove fossil fuels from its energy system by 2050.

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