Radiation from CT scans – a particular risk to children
Experts say an alarming number of scans are being given inappropriately, exposing children to potentially harmful radiation that could increase their chances of developing cancer.
Researchers tackle needless child CT scans, By Pauline Tam, The Ottawa CitizenFebruary 9, 2010 (from Canadian Association of Radiologists)
An Ottawa-led research team has developed a new “rule” to help emergency doctors pinpoint which children with concussions and other seemingly minor head traumas may actually have life-threatening brain injuries.
The rule is actually a set of guidelines that advises doctors when to order CT scans, which detect hidden injuries, but deliver big doses of radiation to patients. Continue reading
“Nuclear Renaissance” just not happening
there have actually been very few new reactors started in recent years, and that nuclear energy as a percentage of global energy production has actually retreated since 2001.
NUCLEAR RENAISSANCE? Nuclear second coming could run out of steam – A Canadian think tank has challenged the idea that a nuclear renaissance is in full swing stating that new reactor construction is likely to be held back by a variety of issues : MineWeb Cameron French (Reuters) 05 Feb 2010TORONTO (Reuters) – Expectations of a sharp rise in nuclear generating capacity over the next two decades are likely overblown, a Canadian think tank said on Thursday, disputing conventional wisdom that a nuclear renaissance is in full swing. Continue reading
Doctor recommends radio wave airport scanners, not X-ray radiation ones
Sorry, Uncle Sam, I refuse to be ionized, The Daily Observer (Canada) By DR. GIFFORD-JONES15 Jan 2010
“………Transport Canada reports that more than 40 scanners will be installed in Canadian airports. Fortunately, all of these scanners will use “millimeter wave” technology. This means travellers will be exposed to radio frequency waves that produce a three-dimensional image of a person’s body to detect hidden weapons or explosives. Radio waves are not the same as harmful X-ray ionizing radiation to be used in the U.S. Continue reading
New anti-uranium movement in Canada
Oppose Uranium Exploration and Mining in West Quebe, WQ-CAMU / COQCEU, 14 Jan 2010
We are a community group that works to protect our human, environmental, and economic health from the risks associated with uranium. Our goal is to obtain a permanent moratorium on uranium exploration, mining, and processing in MRC du Pontiac and MRC des Collines de l’Outaouais. To meet this goal our group advocates, educates, and builds coalitions.
Nous sommes un groupe communautaire travaillant à la protection de la santé humaine, environnementale et économique des risques associés à l’uranium. Notre objectif principal est d’obtenir un moratoire à long terme sur l’exploration et l’exploitation d’uranium dans la MRC du Pontiac et dans la MRC des Collines de l’Outaouais. Afin d’y parvenir, notre groupe défend, éduque et bâtit des coalitions.
More information: wq-camu@know-uranium.org http://no-uranium.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-details-on-stelmine-claims-near.html
Uranium mining halted in caribou breeding lands
(Canada) Uranium company ordered to clean up camp site CBC News January 12, 2010 Plans for uranium exploration have ground to a halt at a Nunavut property held by Uravan Minerals Inc.Federal officials ordered Uravan to clean up a cache of materials from a mining camp site for which it did not have the proper land use permits. Continue reading
Cost blowout in refurbishing Canadian nuclear plant
N.B. premier threatens to sue Ottawa over nuclear power plant refurbishment Google News By Kevin Bissett (CP) 11 Jan 2010 FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham has delivered an ultimatum to the federal government – cover the cost overruns on the refurbishment of the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant or his government will sue Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. Continue reading
91 per cent oppose uranium mining in Sept-Iles
Sept-Îles residents oppose uranium exploration , CBC News January 6, 2010 | The Quebec government has a duty to put a stop to plans for uranium exploration in the Sept-Îles region because of the overwhelming opposition of residents, the city’s mayor, Serge Lévesque, said Tuesday. Continue reading
Collusion between government and nuclear industry
many companies anticipate decades of assured industrial growth (along with huge windfall profits from the sale of carbon entitlements). For the same reason, governments expect enormous increases in taxes and royalties. Combined, these normally divergent interests have melded into a single influential pro-nuclear constituency.
Canada’s dirty nuclear secret THE GLOBE AND MAIL , by Neil Reynolds 2 Jan 2010 With Atomic Accomplice: How Canada Deals in Deadly Deceit, Mr. McKay documents the official secrecy that has protected Canada’s nuclear industry from public scrutiny for two generations – and demonstrates why Canadian environmentalists have much more to worry about than global warming.It is a damning and alarming indictment – and thoroughly bipartisan, too. Continue reading
Local community opposes uranium mill
Top Story of 2009. A Uranium Mill in Paradox Valley? Controversial Uranium Mill Makes Strides Toward Approval The WATCH by Karen JamesDec 30, 2009 “………vocal mill opponents cited concern about its potential to negatively impact health, the environment, and any hope of developing a sustainable economy based on agriculture and recreation in Paradox Valley because of the negative perception they believe the mill would create.
The proposed mill has sharply divided the region to highlight a fundamental rift between its rural residents and their more urban counterparts.One sentiment commonly heard during the hearings was that only recent area transplants and, generally speaking, anyone from Telluride, opposed the mill………….
Successful anti-uranium protest rubbished by mining interests
“the doctor thing usually wears a bit thin” “This is strictly a fear campaign. The doctors probably have cottages near the site and don’t want to be bothered.”
Canadian uranium news for December 2009 Idaho Samizdat nuke notes 29 Dec 09 ” ………….…protest by 23 area physicians who threatened to leave the area. They said a drilling exploration project being operated by Terra Ventures (CVE:TAS) at Lake Kachiwiss 13 km from the town of Sept-lles was a threat to drinking water supplies.
The site is 900 km northwest of Montreal.Marc Fafard, a spokesman for the uranium protest group, said his organization feels a national referendum on uranium mining is the only way to get attention to their issues. Getting one on the ballot he said means “the government will no longer be able to ignore us.”Fafard has been active for some time in his cause to stop uranium exploration in Quebec. Continue reading
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
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.
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
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.
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
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