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Could small modular reactors help to achieve Canada’s net-zero emissions goals?

Mark Lowey
January 26, 2022

Proponents say small modular nuclear reactors will be needed for Canada to meet its climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. But opponents argue that spending public money on the nuclear technology doesn't make economic or environmental sense, and they're calling on the federal government to immediately cease all such investment.

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Organizations:	Canadian Environmental Law Association, Canadian Nuclear Association, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Conference Board of Canada, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Global First Power, Government of Alberta, Government of Canada, Government of New Brunswick, Government of Ontario, Government of Saskatchewan, Green Budget Coalition, Moltex Energy Canada, Natural Resources Canada, New Brunswick Power, Ontario Power Generation, Pembina Institute, Terrestrial Energy, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation, University of British Columbia, and University of New Brunswick
People:	Dr. (PhD) M. V. Ramana, John Gorman, Keith Cronkhite, Kerrie Blaise, and Robin Manley
Topics:	advantages of SMRs., Canada's net-zero emissions climate goal, clean electricity, cost of SMRs vs. renewables, economic benefits of SMRs, global market for SMRs, government investment in SMRs, micro-reactors for remote sites, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy sources, small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), SMR Action Plan, and SMR Roadmap

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