Metta Spence, a sociologist, has been running the “Project Save the World” for Peace Magazine. They produce a video almost every weekday on YouTube with people discussing different global issues. This week, CRED-NB’s Susan O’Donnell appeared with Metta, M.V. Ramana from the University of British Columbia, and Doug Saunders from the Globe & Mail. Metta titled the video: Is Nuclear Winning? You can view the video here.
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Who is pushing the new nuclear reactors and why should we care?
CRED-NB member Dr. Susan O’Donnell participated in a panel event last week organized by the Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA). The panel followed a discussion with the maker of the film: The Atom: A Love Affair.
The OCAA organized a Canadian screening of the film that is open for another week, till July 11. It’s a high-quality feature length film that explains the history of nuclear power, including interviews with key people involved. Tickets cost $10. Access to the film is HERE.
At the panel, Susan spoke about SMNRs: who is pushing them and why should we care? You can view the video of her presentation on YouTube (11 minutes):
Scientists say New Brunswick’s plutonium plan is undermining the global nuclear weapons non-proliferation regime
US experts are raising the alarm about the Moltex plans to extract plutonium at Point Lepreau on the Bay of Fundy. Read the new article published by the NB Media Co-op, here.
US Experts to Trudeau: Your Nuclear Dream May Turn Nightmare
RAVEN researcher Susan O’Donnell, a member of CRED-NB, was interviewed in an article published today by The Tyee. The story was prompted after nine US experts sent a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau about the nuclear weapons proliferation implications of the federal government’s support for the Moltex project in New Brunswick. You can read it here.
Peskotomuhkati chief unhappy about nuclear reactor testing on his traditional territory
The APTN published a story this week about the nuclear projects planned for Point Lepreau on the Bay of Fundy.
In the article, Chief Hugh Akagi “says he hasn’t been formally consulted – but has been to a presentations put on by NB Power about the SMR project. He says he is unlikely he’ll ever give it his support.”
“Until I can have an assurance that the impact on the future is zero,” says Akagi, “I don’t want to 100 years, 200 years is still seven generations. I want zero impact.”
You can read the full APTN article HERE.
Canada’s Fatal Fission Attraction
The Energy Mix published an excellent feature by Paul McKay, a long-time anti-nuclear activist who has researched the history of design problems with CANDU reactors. Did you know that the US will not permit CANDU reactors in their country because of a particular design flaw?
You can read the article HERE.
Hampton High students support Wolastoq Grand Council resolution against nuclear development
The Climate Action Team at Hampton High School (HHS) are not only activists but also allies to Indigenous peoples. Today in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, MLA Megan Mitton (Green Party, Memramcook-Tantramar) tabled a petition from HHS students in support of the Wolastoq Grand Council resolution against nuclear energy development and nuclear waste.
Read the story HERE, in the NB Media Co-op.
Summer job for youth in Fredericton with Sierra Club
CRED-NB core member the Sierra Club Canada Foundation, Atlantic Chapter, is hiring!
Of the four positions open for the Community Climate Change Outreach Coordinator/Communications, one is located in Fredericton.
Check out the job posting here:
Premier Higgs, is he a leader or a nuclear gambler?
CRED-NB core members Sam Arnold (Sustainable Energy Group) and Ann McAllister (Council of Canadians Saint John) published a commentary in the NB Media Co-op arguing that Premier Higgs’ support of new nuclear development is neither progressive nor wise. Premier Higgs, is he a leader or nuclear gambler? You can read it here.
Petition: Hampton High School Climate Action Team supports Wolastoq Grand Council Resolution
The Climate Action Team in Hampton High School, New Brunswick, is gathering signatures for a petition that supports the Wolastoq Grand Council Resolution against nuclear energy and nuclear waste at Point Lepreau.
The students are asking for your help to gather signatures for the petition. They will need to be received by New Brunswick MLA Megan Mitton in hard copy by May 14th at the latest, preferably by May 11th. You can download the petition here.