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The Champions Project
This project, to be officially launched in 2024, celebrates many of the Canadians who advocate for human rights, including the right to a clean environment. Environment North is a partner in this exciting project which will include an anthology, digital resources and more!
July 4, 2023
Nuclear Waste Proximity Principle presented at Queen's Park!
Learn more, watch the video...
Radioactive Wastes - The Questions Multiply
View Dr. Gordon Edwards' Presentation:
"Radioactive Wastes: The Questions Multiply" recorded at the Environment North AGM, April 2023 and read Graham Saunders' article. Dr. Gordon Edwards is president of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility, was on tour in Northwestern Ontario. Graham Saunders is vice-president of Environment North.
May 7, 2023
Environment North delivers 25,000 postcards
In early April, 2023, 25,000 households in Thunder Bay will receive a postcard detailing the dangers of proposed nuclear fuel waste transport through the city.
April 11, 2023
Freshwater Heroes Award
Environment North was one of the 2022 Freshwater Hero Award recipients.
March 1, 2023
Dryden Nuclear Forum
On September 28 and 29, 2022 the Dryden Nuclear Education and Engagement Committee (DNEEC) presented a forum on nuclear waste disposal.
Environment North is 50!
Environment North celebrated 5 decades of environmental awareness, advocacy and action with a summer party. Read more about past successes and future concerns.
September 11, 2022
Environment North AGM - 2022
Environment North was thrilled to have environmental justice lawyer Kerrie Blaise and author and activist Maude Barlow present at the virtual Annual General Meeting. A recording is available.
April 22, 2022
Pro Bono Law Students Research Caribou Habitat and Nuclear Waste
Bora Laskin law students research topics for 2021-2022 are "The Relationship between Caribou, Sustainability and Forestry in Northern Ontario" and Protecting the Public Interest – a Case Study of Nuclear Waste and Community Consultation".
April 14, 2022
Marathon Palladium Project
Environment North made an oral presentation as well as a written submission to the Joint Review Panel. Environment North hopes steps will be taken to address concerns on the climate and socio-economic impacts of this project.
March 16, 2022
Swedish government approves next steps in construction of nuclear waste repository.
"REGRETTABLE and IRRESPONSIBLE" according to the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and the Swedish NGO Office for Nuclear Waste Review (MKG) since concerns about the safety of the copper cannisters remain.
January 29, 2022
Deep Geological Disposal Still Under Scrutiny
An update on the nuclear waste disposal plans for Sweden and Finland - further study of copper corrosion and a test tunnel.
September 18, 2021
Nuclear Energy - Will it help solve climate change?
For a snapshot of the debate on whether nuclear energy can help address climate change read about the opposing views of climate scientist James Hansen and energy analyst Paul Dorfman. A recent article in the journal "Energy Policy" concludes that nuclear energy has a very limited role.
May 22, 2021
No Nuclear Waste in the Northwest - or Anywhere Else
Read the details in an article by Environment North president, Graham Saunders.
April 20, 2021
We the Nuclear Free North
A newly formed alliance opposes burial of highly radioactive nuclear waste in Northern Ontario.
April 2, 2021
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