No Nukes News - don't miss Caldicott in ON
Bischoff Angela
greenspi at web.ca
Mon Oct 12 21:17:26 EDT 2009
No Nukes News
Oct. 9/09
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Help us distribute postcards to Iggy’s constituents
Can you help us distribute postcards to residents in Liberal Leader
Michael Ignatieff’s riding (Etobicoke-Lakeshore)? The postcards say:
Dear Mr. Ignatieff, I do not believe that the Government of Canada
should subsidize the construction of two new nuclear reactors at the
Darlington Nuclear Station. Ontario’s electricity needs can be met at
a lower cost, more quickly and more reliably with a combination of
energy conservation and efficiency, wind power, water power from
Quebec and small-scale but highly efficient combined heat and power
plants.
25 people x 5 hours each is all it will take. That’s it! Will you be
one of those 25 stars? If so, let me know and I’ll set you up. Thanks!
angela at cleanairalliance.org
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The Nuclear Question:
Acute & Chronic Dangers of Nuclear Power, Nuclear War & DU Weapons
a public lecture tour with
DR. HELEN CALDICOTT: Physician, Author, Educator & Activist
Toronto: Tuesday October 13, 12 noon-1:30 pm, The Great Hall, Hart
House, U of T, Free
Peterborough: Wed. Oct. 14, 7 p.m., Showplace Performance Centre,
$20, $8 students
Kingston: Thur. Oct. 15, 8 p.m., Etherington Auditorium, Queens U, Free
London: Fri. Oct. 16, 3:30 p.m., Natural Science Centre 1, U of
Western ON, Free
As the subject of the 1982 National Film Board of Canada’s Oscar
winning documentary “If You Love This Planet”, Dr. Helen Caldicott
inspired a generation to work toward nuclear disarmament. She
continues her mission with her most recent books “Nuclear Power is
Not the Answer” and “War in Heaven.” As the world struggles with the
nuclear question, Dr. Caldicott will address the greatest, immediate
threat to the planet with passion, vision and clarity. http://
www.helencaldicott.com/
The single most articulate and passionate advocate of citizen action
to remedy the nuclear and environmental crises, Dr Helen Caldicott,
has devoted the last 35 years to an international campaign to educate
the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age and the
necessary changes in human behaviour to stop environmental destruction.
Special Thanks to All Organizing Partners: Physicians for Global
Survival, Safe And Green Energy, University of Toronto Faculty of
Medicine, Canadian Department of Peace Initiative, Greenpeace
Ontario, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, Science for Peace, Seriously
Time to Stop, Toronto’s Hiroshima Day Coalition, Veterans Against
Nuclear Arms, Voice of Women for Peace, Faculty of Information and
Media Studies, University of Western Ontario, Community Coalition
Against Mining Uranium (CCAMU), Social Justice Committee of the
Sisters of Providence, Kawartha Ploughshares
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The medical and economic costs of nuclear power
An excellent paper by Dr. Helen Caldicott
http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=9422&page=1
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Union backs older 'emission-free' Candu 6
Its support leaves new design out in the cold
A number of voices in the Ontario nuclear community are lobbying the
McGuinty government to abandon its interest in AECL's Advanced Candu
Reactor (ACR) and instead focus on the company's existing Candu 6
design, a smaller reactor that operates in five countries, including
China and Korea.
(Angela’s note: But the Candu 6 doesn’t meet updated Canada Safety
Standards!)
Industry sources have told the Star that Ontario Power Generation
also prefers to build Candu 6 reactors at Darlington rather than
ACRs, which have not been built anywhere in the world and are based
on a design that is not yet complete.
Ontario wants the federal government to take on the financial risks
of building two ACRs before it makes a selection.
The federal government, which is struggling to partially privatize
AECL, wants Ontario to make a commitment so the company's commercial
business looks more attractive to potential suitors.
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/707789---let-s-build-
something-we-know
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The green energy issue
The Green Energy Act – here’s our chance to get free of dirty nukes
and faraway Big Energy. Let’s grab it and turn T.O. into a clean
powerhouse.
http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=171677
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Good Green Jobs for All
Sat. Nov. 7, CNE, Toronto
We are coming together to build a green movement for all across
Greater Toronto with good jobs, equity, social justice and
environmental sustainability.
Join us at a conference that will bring together environmentalists,
innovators, trade unionists and communities to discuss creating Good
Green Jobs for All.
http://www.goodjobsforall.ca/
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Coalition for a Nuclear Free Alberta is holding a massive
RALLY at the AB Legislature
Noon on Tues. October 27
Our message to the Government:
"A truly green energy future . . . does not include nuclear power."
Buses are bringing supporters from across the province - come and
join us!! Show your support for Renewable Energy, Green Jobs,
and a Healthy Environment for future generations.
Details: www.keepalbertanuclearfree.com
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No nuclear power: rally
Sask. Protesters call for investigation of power options
"Don't decide for us," "Conservation is Cheaper" and "Glow Green or
Go Green" were among slogans hoisted on billboards and shouted
through megaphones as 450 protesters gathered at the Vimy Memorial in
downtown Saskatoon to hear speakers opine on a non-nuclear future.
… Perrins' findings indicate residents want more information on
nuclear power, and the report showed 84 per cent of the 1,400
Saskatchewan respondents oppose nuclear power. Perrins also
recommended the government develop a report on all power generation
options in the province.
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/technology/nuclear+power+rally/2066972/
story.html
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Angela Bischoff
Outreach Director
Ontario Clean Air Alliance
Tel: 416 926 1907 x 246
625 Church Street, #402
Toronto, ON M4Y 2G1
angela at cleanairalliance.org
www.ontariosgreenfuture.ca
www.cleanairalliance.org
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