Episode 34: Is Nuclear Right for Texas
In Episode 34, Tonya joins the League of Women Voters of Dallas for their webinar, "Is Nuclear Right for Texas?," which took place in March 2026. This online event featured two professionals from the Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS): Diane D’Arrigo and Tim Judson. They share their research and concerns about leaning on nuclear power as an environmental choice for Texas’ growing power needs.
Diane D’Arrigo, Radioactive Waste Project Director, NIRS: Diane's main area of expertise is radioactive waste and radiation issues. In addition, she has considerable international experience. Diane has closely followed so-called “low-level” nuclear waste issues for decades, as well as national and international moves to deregulate nuclear waste that would allow it to be made into everyday household items and be dumped as regular trash. She has been with NIRS since 1986 and has a degree in chemistry and environmental studies and work experience in analytical chemistry and biological research.
Tim Judson, Executive Director, NIRS: Tim joined NIRS in September of 2013 as the Associate Director, and he has served as Executive Director since 2014. Tim leads the organization's work on nuclear reactor and climate change issues, and he has written a series of reports on nuclear bailouts and sustainable energy. Tim also serves as chair of the Board of Citizens Awareness Network, one of the lead organizations in the successful campaign to close the Vermont Yankee reactor. He's also co-founder of the Alliance for a Green Economy.
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