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Tag Archives: Radiation
Lawrence Solomon: Some Plutonium for Pluto
(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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Tagged Lawrence Solomon, lung cancer, Nuclear Safety, plutonium, Radiation
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Lawrence Solomon: Avert Chernobyl-style hysteria in Japan
(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
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A little radiation is good for you
(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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Tagged Fukushima, Hormesis, Japan, Lawrence Solomon, meltdown, Nuclear Safety, Radiation
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Lawrence Solomon: Japan’s radioactive fallout could have silver lining
(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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Tagged earthquake, Fukushima, Hormesis, Japan, nuclear energy, Radiation, tsunami
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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
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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
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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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