Renewable Energy
Base wind debate on “facts, not fear”
Sierra Club executive director John Bennett does not believe the baby should be thrown out with the bath water.
He believes while Ontario's Green Energy Act may be imperfect, ground breaking legislation, it is still the centrepiece of Canada's response to climate change, the basic issue in the renewable energy debate.
At a Greater Napanee council meeting, Bennett was allowed to make his full presentation on the controversial topic in the Roblin community hall and there was an opportunity for questions and comment following the presentation.... Read more »
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Pickering nuclear seeks to renew its licence
Ontario’s oldest nuclear plant pleads its case this week for a few more years of active life.
But nuclear skeptics say it’s time to bring down the axe on the Pickering nuclear station.
It’s an old debate that pits hardened nuclear campaigners such as Greenpeace against low-profile supporters such as the Pickering Soccer Club.
It comes to a head because the Pickering station’s operating license runs out this year. But Ontario Power Generation, which owns and operates the plant, wants to keep the station running until about 2020.
The company wants to continue the operation without doing an environmental impact assessment, and without performing a major overhaul of the aging station.... Read more »
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Shipment of LIQUID radioactive waste presents unprecedented risks!
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SCO submission on Pickering Nuclear request for extension
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2013-05-03 12:55
Sierra Club Canada and the Ontario Chapter submitted a detailed report on the Pickering Nuclear Station request for permit extension. Our research has turned up a good argument for immediate closure of the plant - certainly not operating it beyond its own planned obsolescence.
From the report:... Read more »
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Your chance to get involved: Line 9 Earth Day Canvassing
Submitted by Shaima Al-Khalili on Tue, 2013-04-16 12:54http://www.stopline9-toronto.ca/
As you probably know, a few different groups are coming together to do a fun Day of Canvassing (aka Knock off Line 9) on Saturday April 20th, from 10am-5pm. There’s already been a strong interest, but in order to make this a success, we need your help! ... Read more »
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