Rock Solid - the Second Edition Learn about the issues that remain unresolved for the underground storage of nuclear fuel waste. In November 2025, the second edition of Rock Solid was published. It is an overview of the research and scientific evidence regarding the disposal of highly radio-active nuclear fuel waste in an underground repository.
The first edition came out in 2010. April 9, 2026
TWO NUCLEAR PROJECT IMPACT ASSESSMENTS IN ONTARIO The Deep Geological Repository proposed for Northwestern Ontario and the New Nuclear Plant for Wesleyville in Southern Ontario proposal are undergoing impact assessments. Review the projects here and find out how to participate. April 5, 2026
NUCLEAR WASTE IMPACT ASSESSMENT / BACKGROUNDER VIDEOS The federal review of the Deep Geological Repository for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel near Ignace in northwestern Ontario has begun. Watch the three backgrounder videos by We the Nuclear Free North. February 9, 2026
Nuclear Projects Need Public Scrutiny Environment North president Graham Saunders and member Kerstin Muth write about two nuclear projects currently under review by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada - and the importance of public comment on these flawed projects. February 3, 2026
Nuclear News Learn how to find out more about nuclear news in Northwestern Ontario February 1, 2026
THE MOTH This short film about a not too distant future in Northwestern Ontario was be shown on July 3 at the Bora Laskin Faculy of Law. It imagines a future of environmental destruction by mining and disposal of nuclear waste. July 15, 2025
July 4th Rally in Thunder Bay: Grassy Narrows and Fort William First Nation Oppose Nuclear Waste Storage July 9, 2025
An Ounce of Prevention This new report by West Coast Environmental Law shows "how strong environmental laws contribute to a prosperous and resilient Canada". July 2, 2025
Black Bay Five Mile Creek Crossing Update Concerned groups pose critical questions to the Ministry of Natural Resources. July 1, 2025
Bill C-5 The One Canadian Economy Act Environment North wrote a letter to Prime Minster Carney regarding concerns about Part 2 of Bill C-5 The Building Canada Act. July 1, 2025
Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 Environment North is deeply concerned about Ontario's recently introduced Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025. The opposition continues.
Peace River Nuclear Project Environment North submitted comments regarding the Peace River Nuclear Project. Environment North's concerns include new nuclear takes too long to address the climate emergency and also new nuclear makes more highly radioactive nuclear waste that must be isolated from the environment for at least 100,000 years. May 15, 2025
Radioactive Waste Specialist, Kevin Kamps, in Thunder Bay Kevin Kamps spoke about the hazards of highly radioactive nuclear waste at the Environment North Annual Meeting Public Presentation on April 23, 2025. Links to videos and interviews with Kevin Kamps can be found here. May 1, 2025
MEET THE MOMENT Environment North signed onto a letter to push climate change on to the ballot. April 30, 2025
PROTECTING FRESHWATER Environment North signed onto an open letter to all federal political parties and candidates calling on them to commit to defending freshwater in Canada. April 30, 2025