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Category Archives: Energy Probe News
Lawrence Solomon: Raising U.S. debt ceiling is real threat
(April 21, 2011) Rather than saving the economy, raising the US debt ceiling would further undermine the US dollar’s standing as the world’s reserve currency. Continue reading
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Tagged debt, debt ceiling, deficit, inflation, Lawrence Solomon, Timothy Geithner, US dollar
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Lawrence Solomon: Free the food carts
(April 15, 2011) Selling sidewalks would reduce conflict, reap cash. Continue reading
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Tagged deregulation, food vendors, Portland, privatization, Rob Ford, sidewalks, street carts, Toronto
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Norm Rubin discusses the future of Ontario nuclear power on The Agenda
(March 17, 2011) Energy Probe’s directer of nuclear research Norm Rubin appeared on The Agenda with Steve Paiken to discuss the future of Ontario’s nuclear power sector in light of the Japanese nuclear crisis. Continue reading
Posted in Energy Probe News, Nuclear Power
Tagged Japan, Norm Rubin, nuclear energy, Pickering
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Nuclear power at a crossroads
(March 17, 2011) Energy Probe’s Norm Rubin appears on the Business News Network (BNN) to discuss the future of nuclear and the implications of China’s decision to put its nuclear program on hold. Continue reading
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Tagged Chernobyl, Fukushima, Japan earthquake, meltdown, nuclear energy, Radiation, tsunami
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If not nuclear, then what?
(March 17, 2011) When even experts disagree about how safe nuclear reactors are, or ought to be, what do we make of nuclear? The Globe and Mail’s Margaret Wente looks at the pros and cons of nuclear energy and finds concern in the less obvious. Continue reading
Posted in Energy Probe News, Nuclear Power, Nuclear Safety
Tagged Chernobyl, Fukushima, Japan earthquake, meltdown, nuclear energy, Radiation, tsunami
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Nuclear concern: worldwide reaction to Japan crisis
(March 16, 2011) Energy Probe’s Norm Rubin weighs in on the developing crisis at Japan’s Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Continue reading
Posted in Energy Probe News, Nuclear Safety
Tagged Chernobyl, Fukushima, Japan earthquake, meltdown, nuclear energy, Radiation, tsunami
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Workers pulled from nuclear plant as radiation spikes
(March 15, 2011) CTV News reports on the latest setback at the stricken Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant. Energy Probe’s director of nuclear research Norm Rubin says the 40-year-old plant was only designed to withstand a quake of 6.5 magnitude. Continue reading
Posted in Energy Probe News, Nuclear Safety
Tagged Chernobyl, Fukushima, Japan earthquake, meltdown, nuclear energy, Radiation, tsunami
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Japan quake triggers Ont. nuclear safety debate
(March 14, 2011) CBC News examines the implications of the nuclear crisis in Japan for Ontario’s nuclear sector. Energy Probe’s director of nuclear research Norm Rubin comments on the tradeoff between cost and safety in nuclear facilities. Continue reading
Posted in Energy Probe News, Nuclear Power
Tagged Chernobyl, Fukushima, Japan earthquake, meltdown, nuclear energy, Radiation, tsunami
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Norm Rubin discussing the Japanese nuclear situation on CBC Radio
(March 14, 2011) Energy Probe’s director of nuclear research Norm Rubin appeared on CBC Radio’s Sunday Edition this weekend to discuss the dire situation at the Fukushima nuclear plant, and the potential ramifications for the global nuclear industry. Continue reading
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Tagged Chernobyl, Fukushima, Japan earthquake, meltdown, nuclear disaster, Nuclear Power, Radiation, tsunami
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Lawrence Solomon: Don’t count on constant electricity under renewable energy, says UK electricity CEO
(March 5, 2011) According to the CEO of the UK’s electricity grid operator, consumers are going to have to make lifestyle changes to adapt to unreliable wind power. Continue reading
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