Category Archives: Nuclear Power

Podcast: Lawrence Solomon on radiation in Japan

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(April 1, 2011) Lawrence Solomon joins Financial Post reporters Eric Lam and John Shmuel for the FP Big Picture podcast. Continue reading →

Posted in Hormesis, Nuclear Power, Nuclear Safety, Radiation | Tagged Fukushima, Hormesis, Japan, nuclear, Radiation | 1 Comment

Japan crisis won’t deter N.B. nuclear plans: premier

Posted on March 29, 2011 by energyprbe

(March 29, 2011) The premier of New Brunswick says he has no concerns about resuming the Province’s nuclear power generation. However, Energy Probe’s Norm Rubin says that the Point Lepreau nuclear plant will continue to be a safety hazard, even after costly refurbishments. Continue reading →

Posted in New Brunswick Power, Nuclear Power | Tagged David Alward, electricity, New Brunswick, Norm Rubin, Nuclear Power, Point Lepreau, Radiation | 4 Comments

Norm Rubin: Thorium not the miracle solution nuclear advocates claim it is

Posted on March 29, 2011 by energyprbe

(March 29, 2011) Energy Probe director of nuclear research Norm Rubin in the Toronto Star and The Week discussing why thorium is not the solution to the high costs of nuclear energy. Continue reading →

Posted in Nuclear Power | Tagged clean energy, Energy Probe, green, Norm Rubin, nuclear costs, Nuclear Power, Radiation, renewables, thorium | 6 Comments

Lawrence Solomon: Some Plutonium for Pluto

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(March 28, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon argues that a little plutonium may actually be good for you. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Avert Chernobyl-style hysteria in Japan

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(March 25, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon argues that the biggest tragedy of Chernobyl was the reaction, rather than the meltdown itself. The lesson for Japan is that panicking will only make things worse for those affected by the Fukushima meltdown. Continue reading →

Posted in Hormesis, Nuclear Power, Nuclear Safety, Radiation | Tagged Chernobyl, fallout, Fukushima, Hormesis, Japan, nuclear meltdown, Radiation | 15 Comments

A little radiation is good for you

Posted on March 25, 2011 by energyprbe

(March 25, 2011) Nevada newspaper comments on Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon’s recent article on the health effects of low level radiation. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Japan’s radioactive fallout could have silver lining

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(March 21, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon argues that while massive doses or radiation kill, low level radiation can actually be beneficial. Continue reading →

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Norm Rubin discusses the future of Ontario nuclear power on The Agenda

Posted on March 18, 2011 by energyprbe

(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 | 1 Comment

If not nuclear, then what?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Other News Sources

(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 →