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Opposition to nuclear plant in Quebec

Nuclear not good, even in remote Quebec: environmentalists
CBC News September 6, 2009
A proposed nuclear reactor that would power mining operations in Quebec’s remote regions carries more risks than benefits, according to an environmental group…….

…………..The idea of a mini-reactor is ludicrous to Christian Simard, executive director of Nature Quebec, an environmental organization.

“At first I thought it was a joke,” he admitted. “If they want to be high-tech, they could use windmills.”

Simard said he’s concerned about nuclear waste and safety at the mining site.

Quebec generates cleaner energy through its hydro facilities, and those options should be exhausted first, Simard suggested.

Western Troy will wait for the results of its study before making any decisions, the company said.

Nuclear not good, even in remote Quebec: environmentalists

September 7, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Canada, safety | antinuclear, nuclear, radioactive