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“We must not let ourselves be swept off our feet in horror at the danger of nuclear power. Nuclear power is not infinitely dangerous. It's just dangerous, much as coal mines, petrol repositories, fossil-fuel burning and wind turbines are dangerous.”

Quote by David J. C. MacKay

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David J. C. MacKay
David J. C. MacKay

David J. C. MacKay was a British physicist and engineer renowned for his research in renewable energy and energy efficiency. He served as a professor at the University of Cambridge and published numerous papers on energy policy and technology. more

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