Join experts in nuclear tech & AI to learn about the environmental impact of small modular nuclear reactors and artificial intelligence.

As the result of an executive order from the Trump administration that removes any guardrails to protect the environment, Colorado is being targeted for both new nuclear build (so-called “small modular reactors”) in Pueblo and a boom in data centers along the Front Range.

The Joanna Macy Center is honored to host two leading experts in nuclear technology and artificial intelligence in a webinar on April 29th 4PM Mountain Time. Professor MV Ramana, author of Nuclear is not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change (Verso books, 2024), and Professor Benedetta Brevini, author of Is AI Good for the Planet? (Polity publisher, 2021) will share their views and take your questions.

There is a lot of talk about a nuclear power renaissance, but for now that remains to be seen. What we do know is that the main reason for new nuclear reactors is not to provide electricity for hospitals or heating for homes, but rather to fuel industries that centralize power for the billionaire class. That is, to provide energy for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and bitcoin. None of these are necessary for life and in fact threaten the long-term health of people and local ecologies. Please join us on April 29th to learn more and understand how best to counter these dangerous proposals.