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Chernobyl is a name that brings to mind the catastrophic nuclear disaster of April 26, 1986. It’s a reminder of the dangers of nuclear power and the impact it can have on people and the environment. But what does Chernobyl look like now, in 2024? Here’s a closer look at Chernobyl in 2024 including the site’s current state, the effects of recent events, and what the future might hold.

The growth of nuclear power is driving innovation in the energy sector. Peter J. Crane highlights how investments in this space are shaping a more resilient energy future. Read more below:

🌟 Exciting Progress for Canada’s Energy Future! 🌟 Ignace and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation in northwestern Ontario have been selected by Canada’s Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) to host a Deep Geological Repository (DGR). This state-of-the-art facility will provide long-term storage for Canada’s used nuclear fuel, addressing a critical need for safe and sustainable waste management. This milestone represents over a decade of collaborative research, extensive consultations, and active community engagement. A key focus has been respecting Indigenous knowledge and fostering a partnership that ensures rigorous environmental and safety standards. With an anticipated $23 billion investment, the project promises significant economic benefits, including long-term jobs and infrastructure development, while prioritizing environmental stewardship. The DGR, located over 500 meters underground, is designed to securely contain used nuclear fuel and prevent contamination for thousands of years. This achievement is a testament to what is possible through collaboration and innovation. Congratulations to NWMO, the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, and the community of Ignace on this groundbreaking endeavor! Read more about this project here: Full Article #Innovation #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #IndigenousPartnerships #NuclearEnergy

👏👏👏 Fantastic to see NWMO taking critical steps to safely store used nuclear fuel! This initiative will play a pivotal role as we prepare for the deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and the advancement of sustainable energy solutions. 🚀 #CleanEnergy #Innovation

An important clarification of what you may have read (or missed!) in the news.

I’m glad for this clarification. The announcement from OPG about Wesleyville was a shock and made it appear as though our leadership had made decisions about a major nuclear project without any community consultation. The announcement also made it seem as though all the Williams Treaties First Nations were engaged. The idea of building a large nuclear plant in an already ecologically delicate area is unappealing at best. The environmental damage done in the Port Hope area is not even remediated. Our citizens cannot harvest because of the toxic damage done. How is another nuclear plant going to affect the health of the water? Our ability to fish and harvest? What measures are being taken to restore the health of our harvesting areas? Miigwetch Ogimaag.

Well put Mr. Deane. Resilient energy means faster recovery and stronger communities. Let’s keep pushing for solutions that power the future, no matter what comes our way. 💡 #AdvancedNuclear #SMRs #MMRs #ResilientEnergy

Federal Inquiry into Nuclear Power Generation in Collie Noongar Elders, community members, Climate Justice Union WA and one of our researchers participated in a recent hearing in Collie for the federal inquiry into nuclear power generation. They highlighted concerns about protecting Country, water and community, and stressed that developments cannot proceed without consent from Traditional Owners. They promoted a just transition from coal in Collie that heals Country and strengthens community. To read more about the Inquiry click the link below. #IndigenousRights #LandRights #IndigenousVoices #IndigenousLand #FirstNations #Indigenous #ClimateJustice #JustTransition

via Creative Commons States Newsroom & Columbia Riverkeeper & Kelly Campbell "This home-grown State of Oregon company was lauded in #local and #nationalmedia. According to project backers, a high-tech solution to #climatechange was on the horizon, and an Oregon company was leading the way. It seemed almost too good to be true. For those of us downriver, X-energy’s plans to build at the #Hanford Nuclear Site on the #Columbia flies in the face of reason, as it would add more #nuclearwaste to the country’s largest #nuclearcleanup site. While the #nuclearindustry tries to pass itself off as “#clean,” it is an extremely dirty technology, beginning with #uraniummining and #milling which decimates #IndigenousLands. Small modular nuclear reactors produce two to thirty times the #radioactive waste of older nuclear designs, waste for which we have no safe, long-term disposal site. Any #community that hosts a nuclear reactor will likely be saddled with its #radioactivewaste – #forever. This harm falls disproportionately on Indigenous and #lowincome communities." Oregon Just Transition Alliance Front and Centered Justice Climate Fund Indigenous Environmental Network Climate Justice Alliance GreenLatinos Environmental Defense Fund Earthjustice Action Friends of the Earth Movement Generation Justice and Ecology Project William and Flora Hewlett Foundation MacArthur Foundation The Rockefeller Foundation Oregon State University Texas A&M University League of Conservation Voters 350.org Climate Defiance Planet Over Profit Climate Collective National Governors Association United States Conference of Mayors NPR The Washington Post The New York Times National Parks Conservation Association Water Hub Water Foundation Water Finance Exchange (WFX) State of Texas Waterkeeper Alliance The Texas Tribune Texas Monthly  https://lnkd.in/gzxgxjhi

Want to see what the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has to say about Nuclear Power Plants? 🚨 Here's a Hint: "NRC Should Take Actions to Fully Consider the Potential Effects of Climate Change." We couldn't agree more! Known to the U.S. government as a "government watchdog," the GAO published a report analyzing how the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) reviews #climatechange impacts at nuclear plants: "NRC's actions to address risks from natural hazards do not fully consider potential climate change effects." The report also notes that "Climate change is expected to exacerbate natural hazards—including heat, drought, wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, and sea level rise." "...Risks to nuclear power plants from these hazards include loss of offsite power, damage to systems and equipment, and diminished cooling capacity, potentially resulting in reduced operations or plant shutdowns," they wrote. For the past six years, we've been working on this issue, trying to get the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Florida Power and Light to FULLY consider climate change and environmental impacts at Turkey Point's nuclear facility. We've had monumental #WaterWins that have changed the rules for the country, but it's not over yet! We are continuously working to ensure the NRC is FULLY considering climate risk. 👉 Read their full report highlights here: https://buff.ly/3W3OZ4i