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Category Archives: Nuclear Power
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
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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: One health activist attacks another (through me)
(February 9, 2011) Energy Probe Executive Director Lawrence Solomon refutes the claim that Port Hope has elevated levels of radiation. Continue reading
Posted in Nuclear Power, Nuclear Waste, Radiation
Tagged Energy Probe, Lawrence Solomon, Nuclear Safety, Port Hope, Radiation
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WikiLeaks dump lists U.S. interest in Canada’s energy assets
(Dec. 06, 2010) The energy economies of Canada and the United States are highly integrated says Lawrence Solomon, executive director of Energy Probe, to the Globe and Mail—adding that it’s not surprising Americans would attach importance to maintaining the security of energy facilities in Canada. Continue reading
A year after power deal, questions linger
(Oct. 29, 2010) One of the first things that you have to do to get real in planning an electricity system and running it, is to pass on the real commercial style costs of manufacturing electricity to your consumers, says Energy Probe’s Norm Rubin. Continue reading
Posted in New Brunswick Power, Nuclear Economics, Nuclear Power
Tagged Energy Probe, N.B. Power, Norm Rubin, nuclear costs
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Problems plague N.B. power on anniversary of Quebec deal
(Oct. 29, 2010) One year on from New Brunswick’s power deal with Quebec, the problems remain, reports the Canadian Press. Continue reading
Posted in New Brunswick Power, Nuclear Economics, Nuclear Power
Tagged Energy Probe, N.B. Power, Norm Rubin, nuclear costs
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Looking at NB Power numbers
(Aug. 28) Norm Rubin with the Toronto-based energy watchdog group Energy Probe says he is concerned that NB Power might be forced to go too far in cost-cutting efforts in order to freeze the power rate, postponing such things as required maintenance, writes W.E. (Bill) Belliveau in the Times and Transcript. Continue reading
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Looking at NB Power numbers
(August 28, 2010) As Prime Minister Harper rattles around the Arctic pumping the need for fighter planes and Arctic sovereignty and warning of Russian bomber threats that justify the recently announced $9 billion dollar purchase of U.S. manufactured fighter planes, NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command says that at no time did Russian bombers enter Canadian airspace this week. Continue reading
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Looking at NB Power numbers
(August 28, 2010) As Prime Minister Harper rattles around the Arctic pumping the need for fighter planes and Arctic sovereignty and warning of Russian bomber threats that justify the recently announced $9 billion dollar purchase of U.S. manufactured fighter planes, NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command says that at no time did Russian bombers enter Canadian airspace this week.
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