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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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Lawrence Solomon: McGuinty’s reality

(March 11, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon writes that time of day pricing’s failure will force the Ontario government to resort to compulsory rationing to adapt to unreliable wind and solar energy.   Continue reading

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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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Lawrence Solomon: Smart is dumb

(March 4, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon argues that plans to spend trillions on ‘smart grids’ will collapse. Continue reading

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Turning transit stations into profit centres: Ottawa Business Journal

(March 4, 2011) Ottawa Business Journal discusses Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon’s proposal to sell transit stations to the private sector. Continue reading

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Lawrence Solomon: Ontario’s unemployment rate could reach 10%

(March 1, 2011) Energy Probe executive director Lawrence Solomon on how Ontario’s green jobs plan could kill 185,000 jobs. Continue reading

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