We cannot afford to be naive about climate change—renewables and nuclear must work together

Nuclear energy is the great enabler of other, clean energy sources. It is uniquely equipped to work alongside renewables to help decarbonize key regions and industries that are challenged to meet emission reduction goals.

The Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, near Kincardine Ont., is pictured. Nuclear energy is safe. Canada’s nuclear industry is built on more than 65 years of innovation; the foundation of which is a focus on safety and protecting the environment, writes John Gorman. Wikimedia Commons photograph by Chuck Szmurlo

Opinion

BY JOHN GORMAN

December 14, 2020

The issue of climate change is so colossal, and the emission reduction goals are so enormous. The stark reality is we must leverage a vast array of complementary solutions to navigate the pathway to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2050. This includes the right, dynamic energy mix of existing an...

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