Learn the hidden history of Hanford’s radiation impacts on the public
A retired environmental health physicist who has advised the United Nations will discuss the hidden history of the impact of the Hanford nuclear site on local communities.
The B Reactor Museum Association is presenting a free talk by Bruce Napier at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at the Richland Public Library.
He will discuss how Hanford fits into the global story of radiation and public health.
His talk is advertised as being of interest to history buffs, science enthusiasts and anyone curious about Hanford’s legacy.
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Napier worked for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland for 47 years.
He has advised national and international organizations on radiation safety, including serving as chief scientist for the Hanford Environmental Dose Reconstruction Project and as part of U.S. studies on Chernobyl and Fukushima.
He continues to represent the United States on the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation and has led major research collaborations with Russian scientists on radiation effects for more than 30 years.