No Nukes News: Ukraine reactors

Wed Mar 9 15:07:57 EST 2022

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If we want to avoid future wars fueled by oil and the worst effects of climate change, we need to accelerate the shift to renewable energy sources. For a safer, greener and more peaceful world. Say NO to a new reactor in the GTA. 

The World

☢ Ukraine warns of radiation leak risk after power cut at occupied Chernobyl plant Chernobyl has lost offsite power. It has 2 days of backup diesel power. That takes it to… March 11 #Fukushima  #Chernobyl2022 

☢ Russia’s Unprecedented Shelling of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Raises Fears of Another Chernobyl Democracy Now's 28-min video interview with Russian and Ukrainian environmentalists. And here's another.

☢ Russia Is Attacking 6 Ukraine Nuclear Reactors With Little Regard For Their Safety This writer is critical of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). More here.

☢ Ukraine’s reactors at risk Beyond Nuclear joins the chorus of voices calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, a situation that could become orders of magnitude worse should any of the country’s 15 nuclear reactors suffer major damage due to military exchanges.

☢ Chernobyl in the War Zone: the Unfolding Crisis in Ukraine 77 min. recording with Moscow-based nuclear expert.

☢ Chernobyl no-go zone targeted as Russia invades Ukraine

☢ Open letter from civil society organizations regarding the situation in Ukraine International civil society statement to the IAEA calling for greater involvement in protecting the 15 nuke reactors and fuel pools in Ukraine, all vulnerable to catastrophic radiation releases, even if they are not directly attacked or accidentally hit.

☢ Nuclear power (SMRs) is a terrible investment: letter to banks This letter was sent last week to Canada's six major banks signed by 78 groups across Canada. 

Ontario
☢ Getting Ontario to a Zero-Carbon Electricity Grid by 2030 Here's how we can phase-out gas in the electricity sector, lower bills and have a zero-carbon electricity system by 2030: more conservation, no new nukes or rebuilds, water power and storage from QC, plus made-in-ON wind and solar. Send a message to ON politicians here. 

Renewables and Conservation

☼ Heat Pumps for Peace and Freedom Supplying Europe with heat pumps and insulation will support Europe to wean off Russia’s gas and oil. By Bill McKibbon.

☼ Construction begins on Inuvik wind project 

Take Action

☢ Say no to new nuclear in the GTA Tell Ontario's political leaders that you want investments in wind and solar energy, not a new GTA nuclear reactor.

☢ Stop the Disposal of Nuclear Waste in NW Ontario High-level nuclear waste should be managed using a "rolling stewardship" concept, rather than abandoning it in a deep geological repository. Learn more. Make a donation to help local organizers educate their neighbours.

☢ Decommission the Pickering Nuclear Station immediately after shutdown in 2024 This would provide a jobs transition for the workers and would reclaim the Pickering waterfront.

☢ Tell Ottawa: no more funding for new nuclear reactors Tell federal Ministers to stop wasting our $ on polluting nuclear reactors.

Events

☢ Nuclear is Not a Climate Solution: The Devastating Impacts of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster & Radioactive Waste from Nuclear Power Plants in the U.S. Wed. March 9, 8 p.m. ET

☢ Hoodwinked in the Hothouse Part III: Would Build Back Better Burn $Billion? Wed. March 9, 6 - 8 p.m. ET. This webinar will debunk false solutions such as nuclear and carbon capture and highlight successes led by environmental justice communities. 

☢ Power Struggle March 10, 7 p.m. ET. Film screening with a live post-screening video panel with nuclear experts Arnie and Maggie Gundersen of Fairewinds Energy Education.

☢ Power Struggle March 10, 7 p.m. PT. Film screening with a live post-screening video panel with nuclear waste specialist Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear.

☢ Fukushima: 11 years after the triple meltdown Fri. March 11, 9 p.m. ET.  March 11 marks the 11th anniversary of the Fukushima triple nuclear meltdown disaster. Japanese journalist Hiroko Aihara will speak to the current state of the Fukushima evacuees, the gov't’s plan to release irradiated water into the ocean, and what actions we can take. Hosted by Mothers for Peace.

☢ Interrupting the Canadian Nuclear Industry's Greenwashing Fri. March 11, 6:30 p.m. ET. Speakers will address how to respond to the industry’s claims they are a climate solution. Hosted by the Council of Canadians.

☢ Nuclear Power in the Battlefield: Ongoing Concerns at Chernobyl, Zaporizhzhya and Beyond Sat. March 12, 9 a.m. ET. Dianuke hosts speakers Dr. Gordon Edwards and Andrey Ozharovsky.

☢ Let's Celebrate Bob Alvarez! Sat. March 19, 3 p.m. ET. Join the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability (ANA) and Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) as we honor Bob Alvarez with a Lifetime Achievement Award. 

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