Nuclear power has been a hot topic for many years, whether you consider the disposal, the cost, the pollution (or the lack of it) and, more recently, the safety issues in light of Fukushima Daiichi.

Missouri has nuclear power generation. It provides 12% of the state's energy.

Depending on your perspective, nuclearpower, and its potential, provides an alternative base load.

The Missouri Energy Initiative is proud to kick off 2012 with an adult conversation on Nuclear energy, with special thanks to our partners, The Holden Public Policy Forum at Webster University and CASEnergy Coaltion.

Hear from two experts who know Nuclear, and who know the environmental and economic impact of the energy source. (We will not be discussing pending legislation.)

Featuring:

• Introduction and Welcome from former Missouri Governor Bob Holden.
• Remarks by Dr. Patrick Moore, CASEnergy Coalition co-chair/co-founder and former leader of Greenpeace.
• Remarks from Russ Hopper, Director of the Missouri Alternative and Renewable Energy Center at Crowder College.
• Q&A and Panel Discussion moderated by former Governor Bob Holden.

Lunch will be served.

Please RSVP by 5:00 pm 1/22/2012.