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Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy and the politics and dangers surrounding it

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:57:02

Synopsis

Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy, the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, pollution, and his book "Nuclear Power Rebellion".

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.47 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
57 minutes, 2 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers Working, Labor, Economy American History & Politics Technology Community Activism & Social Reform

Tags

Lewis, Richard Nuclear energy Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Nuclear Power Rebellion--Richard Lewis Science Joint Committee on Atomic Energy Atomic bombs Atomic energy Nuclear reactors Nuclear weapons Military Atomic Energy Commission Technology Nuclear power plants Radiation Sternglass, Ernest Grass roots movements Nuclear meltdown H-bomb Automotive Electronics Council Plutonium Uranium Plowshare Pollution Solar energy

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