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Orangeville Citizen editorial – Stop dillydallying and build new nuclear power stations

May 4, 2007 By Rod Adams

In an editorial titled Why a quick commitment is needed on nuclear power the Orangeville (Ontario) Citizen has the following comment to make about Ontario’s current leadership and its actions with regard to nuclear power:

As we see it, there’s no doubt whatsoever that Ontario needs two multi-unit nuclear power plants, one at the Darlington station site on Lake Ontario and the other at the huge Bruce Nuclear Power Development on Lake Huron mid-way between Kincardine and Port Elgin.

In all likelihood, the only reason for the current government’s inaction has been the Oct. 10 provincial election and the attendant fear that a commitment now would be unpopular among voters generally, and in particular those who might be inclined to support the New Democrats or the Green Party.

In our view, a commitment now to build two four-unit stations makes eminent good sense, and ought to be accompanied by a special environmental assessment process that excludes repetitive, time-wasting debates over alternative energy sources.

There are additional forceful recommendations in the editorial. Recommended reading for all.

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About Rod Adams

Managing member at Nucleation Capital, LP.
Atomic energy expert with small nuclear plant operating and design experience. Financial, strategic, and political analyst. Former submarine Engineer Officer. Founder, Adams Atomic Engines, Inc. Host and producer, The Atomic Show Podcast. Resume available here.

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