Experts root for nuclear technology use in climate change fight

Jason Padilla of the US Department of Energy (second right) when he handed over a radiological detection equipment to the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority chairman Omondi Anyanga (second left) and director general James Keter (right) in Nairobi. [Gathenya Njaramba, Standard]

Safe and efficient use of nuclear technology has been touted as an intervention against climate change and food insecurity.

Experts said beneficial applications of nuclear in health, energy and security continue to impact lives, only that there's insufficient knowledge on it among policy and decision-makers.