Madison’s EnvironMentors 2022-23 Research Project

Project Description: Nuclear science is all around us, from the sun emitted rays to start our day, to our body internally emitted radiation through the decay of potassium-40 and carbon-14. Our bodies are continuously adapting to the background radiation exposures we are exposed to, but our bodies have not adapted to take in unclear air pollutants. The global CO2 emissions continue to grow, and many countries have committed to net zero carbon emissions. To achieve zero carbon emissions, many industrial sectors will have to incorporate advanced technology to eliminate or compensate for these emissions. Advanced micro-nuclear technology can be that advanced technological solution.  Within this project, we will identify the major air polluters within the researcher’s area and explore the feasibility of the integration of an advanced micro-nuclear reactor within the system. Areas that will need to be addressed when exploring feasibility, are how system integration can take place, the elimination of green gas emissions, stakeholder assessment, along with industry and community engagement and feedback.

 

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