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Tori Forbes discusses nuclear energy in Iowa Public Radio feature
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
CLAS radiochemist Tori Forbes in the Department of Chemistry shares expert insight in a recent Iowa Public Radio story examining the potential restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center and what it could mean for the future of nuclear energy. Forbes' perspective helps explain the scientific and environmental considerations shaping conversations around nuclear power and energy infrastructure.