This article addresses concerns raised by NIMBY groups and anti-nuclear activists regarding the selection of a deep geological repository (DGR) for nuclear waste in Northwestern Ontario. The authors, from the Canadian Nuclear Society, argue that these concerns are unfounded and based on misconceptions about the safety and security of the DGR.
Re: “Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste site selection raises concerns,” . Erika Simpson’s article identifies some groups that are expressing concern about this landmark Canadian statement on responsible environmental stewardship. Expressions of concern from NIMBY groups were inevitable. On this occasion, they are being supported by anti-nuclear activists who see this as their last remaining opportunity to curtail nuclear expansion— Canada ’s only real hope of achieving its net-zero ambitions.
People will only be downstream of the surface facilities where there is no possibility of any significant incident or contamination. This is easily confirmed. At the end of the day, the transport issues are similarly clear, but they require more unpacking for the truth to be revealed. The Canadian Nuclear Society has just produced a statement on the subject to help do this, and it is available on our website.
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