We recently learned that our friend and ScienceDebate co-founder Lawrence Krauss will co-chair the Board of Sponsors of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists with Nobel Laureate Leon Lederman. Together they aim to re-energize a national discussion on the reduction of nuclear weapons stockpiles, fight proliferation, and encourage disarmament. The Board--founded in 1948 by Albert Einstein--aims to support the efforts of the Bulletin to 'amplify voices of reason and encourage rational policymaking on nuclear weapons, nuclear energy, climate change and biotechnology.'
Krauss, Director of a new Origins initiative at Arizona State University, in his own words:
With a new administration in Washington, it will be an unprecedented opportunity to re-examine our policy on missile defense, nuclear weapons, nuclear proliferation and nuclear energy. There are a number of different areas where U.S. policy has been stagnant or gone backwards, and there is a tremendous need for a sensible strategy. We will use the talent and reputation of the Board of Sponsors to be leading voices; to reinvigorate and raise the profile on these nuclear-related issues, so vital to our long-term peace and safety.
Let's all hope they succeed.
