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Undemocratric nature of Canadian nuclear push

The Sask Party Uranium Response: “We Don’t Care What You Think Accidental Deliberations  December 21, 2009 “I’ve posted previously about the Sask Party’s latest declaration of its intention to push nuclear development regardless of what Saskatchewan’s citizens might think. But it’s worth looking in somewhat more detail at just how thoroughly the Wall government has rejected the public’s input into nuclear policy. Continue reading →

December 24, 2009 Posted by | Canada, politics | , , | Leave a comment

Radioactive leak into Lake Ontario

Toronto-area nuclear plant spills water TORONTO, Dec. 23 (UPI) — Nuclear officials were monitoring water supplies east of Toronto Wednesday after a nuclear plant leaked 52,000 gallons of tritium-laced water into Lake Ontario.

Toronto-area nuclear plant spills water – UPI.com

December 24, 2009 Posted by | Canada, environment | , , , | Leave a comment

Canadian govt carefully tweaks nuclear information

Nuclear safety HARPER BIZARRO (Canada) December 22, 2009 …On January 15, 2008 – in the dead of the night – Stephen Harper and Gary Lunn fired Canada’s world-respected nuclear regulator, Linda Keen.

They then appointed a career bureaucrat to head up the Nuclear Safety Commission. They wanted to silence the regulatory arm of Canada’s nuclear industry. They have succeeded, apparently. Continue reading →

December 23, 2009 Posted by | Canada, secrets,lies and civil liberties | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Canadian uranium mill suspended indefinitely

Denison to suspend McClean uranium mill next year To put mill on “care and maintenance” TORONTO, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Denison Mines (DML.TO) said on Tuesday it will suspend the McClean Lake uranium processing mill in mid-2010, following the halting of nearby uranium projects that were destined to supply it with ore…………. The company said the mill will retain staff to maintain it and keep it ready to restart if one of the projects comes on line.

December 16, 2009 Posted by | business and costs, Canada | , , | Leave a comment

Residents back their doctors in anti-uranium stand

Sept-Iles residents maintain pressure on Quebec to halt uranium mining The Canadian Press By Jessica Murphy (CP) –14 Dec 09 MONTREAL — Sept-Iles residents continue to pressure Quebec to slap a moratorium on uranium exploration in the province, Continue reading →

December 15, 2009 Posted by | Canada, politics | , , , , | Leave a comment

Angst in Canada over nuclear waste dumping

No one will be forced to accept nuke waste: group By Angela Hall, Leader-Post December 8, 2009 No community will be forced into becoming the site for a nuclear waste repository, Continue reading →

December 10, 2009 Posted by | 1, Canada, wastes | , , , , | Leave a comment

Doctors threaten to resign over uranium mining

North Shore doctors threaten to resign en masse over uranium exploration The Montreal  Gazette December 4, 2009

MONTREAL ­ Quebec’s Liberal government must stop uranium exploration near Sept Îles and declare a moratorium on uranium mining activities across the province to avoid the mass resignation of 20 doctors in the North Shore town, a Sept Îles doctor said Friday. Continue reading →

December 10, 2009 Posted by | 1, Canada, health | , , , , | Leave a comment

Doctor asserts that nuclear power is unsafe

Nuclear power opponent speaks out on Payette proposal
Dr. Peter Rickards asserts atomic power is unsafe

By JESSICA KELLER
ARGUS OBSERVER
Thursday, November 19, 2009 PAYETTE — Dr. Peter Rickards, Twin Falls, intends to drive to Payette County today to attend the Payette County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting where the board will consider a comprehensive plan amendment regarding a proposed nuclear power plant……“I’m the kind of guy who likes to double checks things,” Rickards said.

He said, beyond the large nuclear power plant accidents in the past, there have been smaller problems at other plants that could have turned into disasters, specifically naming a power plant, Davis-Besse, in Ohio where he said a small leak was detected and then deliberately ignored. The Davis-Besse plant has faced a number of challenges since construction began on the facility in 1970.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission reported the Davis-Besse plant encountered several of the most dangerous types of nuclear miscues since the late 1970s.

Rickards said voters in Idaho and Payette County should be concerned about any nuclear power plant proposal. ………….“Basically nuclear power is the only energy source that can cause the permanent evacuation of a widespread region such as southern Idaho,” he said. He encourages people to attend tonight’s meeting and get involved because he does not think Payette County should be put on the frontlines again, nor should local residents be asked to compromise their safety or families……..http://www.argusobserver.com/articles/2009/11/19/news/doc4b0588066a35f229277495.txt

November 20, 2009 Posted by | Canada, safety | , , , , , | Leave a comment

Need to track X-rays, CT scans –

Radiation risks Experts urge tracking of X-rays, CT scans X-ray technology has been around for decades, but the issue of radiation has been heating up as new research considers the health risks Globe Life Cathy Weeks Nov. 13, 2009  Continue reading →

November 14, 2009 Posted by | 1, Canada, health | , , , , | Leave a comment

Dispelling the myth of uranium mining as “clean”

Uranium Mining and the Governor’s Race Appomattox News By Jack Dunavant 19 October 2009 The Richmond Times-Dispatch published a letter last month titled “Mined Uranium Is Harmless Mineral” written by William Schmidt a long-time power company employee. Continue reading →

October 20, 2009 Posted by | 1, Canada, spinbuster | , , , | Leave a comment

Canadian protest about nuclear waste

Protestors voice anti-nuke opinion
Prince Albert Daily Herald JEREMY WARREN Saskatchewan News Network 18 Sept 09
Bumbling nuclear waste disposal technicians opened spent reactor fuel rods and spilt radioactive material on the ground in front of the Delta Bessborough Hotel Thursday afternoon.

And people laughed, because this political vaudeville act was a protest against the closed-door Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) hearings. Continue reading →

September 19, 2009 Posted by | 1, Canada, secrets,lies and civil liberties | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Anti-nuclear vampaign takes off in Alberta, Canada

Anti-nuclear group kicks off campaign
CHRISTOPHER MILLS – Herald-Tribune  (Canada) 16 Sept 09
The Coalition for a Nuclear Free Alberta launched its province-wide Green Ribbon Campaign at the Grande Prairie Public Library yesterday. Continue reading →

September 17, 2009 Posted by | 1, Canada, politics | , , , | Leave a comment

Strong opposition against nuclear power in Saskatchewan

Strong opposition against nuclear power in Saskatchewan: UDP report By James Wood, The StarPhoenix.com 16 Sept 09
REGINA — Public consultations on the government’s Uranium Development Partnership saw an “overwhelming response” against nuclear power and other aspects of the industry, widespread concern over health, safety and environmental impacts and skepticism towards the UDP itself, according to the report prepared by a former top civil servant and released Tuesday. Continue reading →

September 17, 2009 Posted by | 1, Canada, politics | , , | Leave a comment

Overwhelming public opposition to nuclear power in Saskatchewan

Many Saskatchewan residents fear nuclear power, so government promises to move cautiously: report

By Angela Hall, Leader-PostSeptember 15, 2009

REGINA —The Saskatchewan Party government should develop a public report outlining all power generation options and their costs, and review research on the health impacts of nuclear power, recommends a report released today…. Continue reading →

September 16, 2009 Posted by | 1, Canada, politics | , , , | Leave a comment

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……. Continue reading →

September 7, 2009 Posted by | 1, Canada, safety | , , | Leave a comment

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