Federal Minister of Natural Resources apologizes for nuclear reactor comments
June 10, 2009
A day after refusing to apologize, yesterday, Federal Minister made tearful public apology over her tape-recorded comments suggesting that she was happy to make political gain from the shortage of medical isotopes supplied by Chalk River nuclear plant, in Ontario, Canada. The plant provides 30%, to 50% or more of the WORLD'S supply of medical isotopes, essential in key medical tests and cancer treatments!
The Minsiter did not know about the tape-recording, made accidentally, by her aide; but tried unsuccessfully to have the tapes blocked from public release! The Minister tendered her resignation, which was rejected by Canada's leader, the Prime Minister.
The debate should NOT be able the tape recordings being made, or released. The debate and public anger should be about the dangers and unreliability of nuclear energy, and the deaths that should be caused by the world shortage that may result from the possible mismanagement of the nuclear plant!
This incident showing the problems of nuclear plants, should be clear proof that the planned ramp-up of new nuclear plants must be studied more carefully.
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