Why Canada is betting on nuclear to get to net-zero carbon

10/3: Canada Covered

English - January 06, 2021 22:54 - 14 minutes - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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Prime minister Justin Trudeau has set the lofty goal of Canada being net-zero for carbon emissions for 2050.
And as part of that strategy, the country has bet on nuclear power to help get us there.
Financial Post energy reporter Geoffrey Morgan joins Dave to talk about why the government is looking at nuclear power, what communities could eventually see mini-reactors at use, and why some are opposed to the technology.
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Prime minister Justin Trudeau has set the lofty goal of Canada being net-zero for carbon emissions for 2050.

And as part of that strategy, the country has bet on nuclear power to help get us there.

Financial Post energy reporter Geoffrey Morgan joins Dave to talk about why the government is looking at nuclear power, what communities could eventually see mini-reactors at use, and why some are opposed to the technology.

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