David Lowry

For those of a similar name, see David Lowery (disambiguation).

David Lowry is a British research consultant and anti-nuclear activist with specialist knowledge of UK and EU nuclear and environment policy.

Early life and education

Lowry is a contributing author to a 2007 book on British energy choices entitled Nuclear or Not? In 2001, Lowry was presented with a special award for education at the Nuclear-Free Future Foundation annual awards. In 1987, Lowry was awarded a PhD in nuclear decision-making by the Open University. He previously studied at the State University of New York (1978–79) and the London School of Economics (1975–78).^[1]

Boards

He has been a member of the Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change's Geological Disposal Implementation Board for Radioactive Waste since 2010.^{[citation needed]}

Publications

Lowry has published a large number of articles in a range of magazines since 1980.^[1] In 1991 he co-authored a book, The International Politics of Nuclear Waste, covering France, Germany, Sweden, the UK, and the US, published by Macmillan Press.^[2] His research and advocacy on nuclear and environmental issues has received media coverage.^[3][4][5]