Category Archives: energy

Propane vs. Uranium

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Chris Tindal

The images of yesterday’s propane depot explosion in north Toronto are shocking, with one observer saying the explosion was “like an atomic bomb.” And while we can be thankful the casualties weren’t worse (the area “got off very lucky” according … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Governance

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Chris Tindal

I spent the evening with Elizabeth May as she addressed an event at Upper Canada College. On the way over, we chatted about (among other things) the unbelievably disturbing situation unfolding with regards to the CNSC and our government. Namely, … Continue reading →

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Leadership Meltdown

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Chris Tindal

Yesterday was the fifty-fifth anniversary of the world’s first nuclear meltdown. The reactor that experienced the major “accident” was called NRX, and was located in a small town in Ontario named Chalk River. The organization in charge of the reactor … Continue reading →

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Uranium Mining: No Can Du

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Chris Tindal

Crossposted from Torontoist.com  For the last 50 days, Donna Dillman has been on a hunger strike to protest uranium mining in eastern Ontario. Tomorrow (Tuesday), she brings that fight to the steps of Queen’s Park, and she’d like you to … Continue reading →

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