Consider Chernobyl when choosing nuclear

OTTAWA -- Twenty-four years ago on April 26th, the world experienced the worst nuclear accident in history at the Chernobyl power plant.  The effects of the massive cloud of radioactive contamination are still being felt today, including millions of people now suffering from related cancers.

The still dangerously irradiated area surrounding Chernobyl is now deserted and unsafe for humans.  The devastation is something that every Canadian should take note of as we are not immune to this sort of disaster.

“The threat of nuclear disaster is always with us and is an unnecessary risk that we must put to an end,” said Green Leader Elizabeth May. “Even CANDU reactors have the potential for a devastating accident, which is all the more reason to phase them out and shift to renewables.”

“Every year, the anniversary of Chernobyl is a reminder to us that nuclear energy is not worth the risk.  We encourage all Canadians to contact the government and let their views on this matter be known,” said Cathy MacLellan, Green Party Energy and Natural Resources critic.

 “As Canada’s nuclear power plants age, we need to shift away from this dangerous technology and toward clean power such as wind, solar and hydroelectricity.  Not only is it significantly safer, it is also the more economically sound path,” said May.

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