Nuclear Weapons, The Environment and the US Presidential Election

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016 – 7:00pm

Speakers:

  • Kerry Emanuel
    Cecil and Ida Green Professor, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
  • R.Scott Kemp
    Associate Professor, Nuclear Science and Engineering
  • James Walsh
    Security Studies Program, MIT

LISTEN TO THIS PROGRAM.

The planet has two existential threats-nuclear weapons and global climate change. The question of how they are handled should be central to the choice of a president. How would a Clinton Whitehouse differ from a Trump Whitehouse?

Join us for a discussion with two preeminent scholars, James Walsh (nuclear) and Kerry Emanuel (environmental), moderatored by Nuclear Science and Engineering Professor, R. Scott Kemp.

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 The NYTimes asked Clinton and Trump a number of questions, including a question on climate change. Read the responses here.

Refreshments will be served.

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