Nuclear power isn’t nearly so scary when you understand it

Radiation may be a challenging concept, but it is fully understood, very predictable, and easily managed.

We are not trying to pretend that the nuclear industry has no associated risks, but the fears are exaggerated, lead to poor conclusions, and a more nuanced understanding of the issues is needed if we are to make good decisions, write Neil Alexander and Doddy Kastanya.Unsplash photograph by John McArthur

Opinion

BY NEIL ALEXANDER, DODDY KASTANYA

October 9, 2023

With nuclear power now a key component of Canada’s drive to net zero, it’s no surprise that nuclear issues are currently attracting attention, what with a program to site a deep geologic repository approaching a conclusion and permission being sought for a legacy waste d...

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