Private sector advances proposal for large-scale nuclear power plant in northern Alberta – CBCOct 08, 2024Nuclear produces no carbon emissions, but comes with tradeoffsAs Alberta grapples with the climate crisis and the need to reduce carbon emissions, it may look to replace the role of fossil fuels in its electricity grid with another controversial energy source — nuclear. Calgary-based company Energy Alberta, which was involved in a previous attempt to bring nuclear power to the province, has been quietly working on a new proposal since late last year, including meeting with Premier Danielle Smith and other officials. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/private-sector-advances-proposal-for-large-scale-nuclear-power-plant-in-northern-alberta-1.7345039?cmp=rss

Source: CBC News October 08, 2024 16:42 UTC