Korea University Special Lecture by Ban Ki-moon: "Nuclear Power is the Cleanest Energy"

"Nuclear Power is 6 Times Cleaner Than Solar Energy"

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasized that nuclear power is the cleanest energy during a special lecture held at Korea University (President Kim Dong-won).

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is giving a special lecture at the Korea University Science Library Auditorium on the 19th. [Image source=Korea University]

Korea University invited the former Secretary-General on the 19th at 5:30 PM to hold a special lecture at the Korea University Science Library Auditorium. About 450 people, including former Korea University President Jung Jin-taek, students, faculty, and alumni, attended the event.

Former Secretary-General Ban began his lecture by mentioning the Paris Agreement, saying, "The 2015 Paris Agreement is one of the things I am proud of in my life," referring to the agreement that took over ten years to conclude since his inauguration. He stated, "The most important thing in the world is the climate. If the climate does not change, the Earth will perish, and so will we," emphasizing the need to work on climate change.

He continued, "Climate change is humanity's fault. Industrial, aviation, and transportation developments have enriched our lives, and global warming resulting from these is a natural consequence," warning, "If we do not continue to strive against climate change, the sixth mass extinction will occur within 100 years," predicting that 70% of humans and animals will die.

Additionally, former Secretary-General Ban stressed the necessity of nuclear power, stating, "Nuclear power is the cleanest energy," while referring to the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. He explained, "Nuclear power plants were shut down because they are clean but potentially fatal. However, nuclear power emits 10g of greenhouse gases per 1kWh, whereas sustainable renewable energy like solar power emits 57g. Nuclear power is six times cleaner than solar energy," underscoring the importance of nuclear power.

This lecture was planned to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the College of Engineering. Various speakers are invited weekly to give special lectures. On the 26th at 5 PM, Professor Cho Jang-hee, Chair Professor at Korea University, is scheduled to give a special lecture.

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