nuclear waste management topic at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 speaker series

(march 17, 2009 --thunder bay, on) canada's approach to the long-term safe and secure containment of used nuclear fuel is adaptive phased management. ongoing public involvement and a collaborative approach are key in the implementation of adaptive phased management, as the nuclear waste management organization begins its work on this initiative.

pat patton, director of aboriginal relations at the nuclear waste management organization (nwmo), and sean russell, acting vice president of apm technology provide insight into this important issue with their talk, long-term management of canada's used nuclear fuel, as part of the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 speaker series.

nwmo is a not-for-profit, federally registered organization, created under the nuclear fuel waste act in 2002 to assume responsibility for the long-term management of canada's used nuclear fuel. the organization seeks to manage used nuclear fuel in a way that is socially acceptable, technically sound, environmentally responsible, and economically feasible.

pat patton says, "canada has just over 2 million used fuel bundles in storage, all of which is safely stored on an interim basis at licensed facilities, located at reactor sites. while the toxicity of used nuclear fuel reduces with time, it remains a potential hazard essentially indefinitely."

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 president dr. fred gilbert says, "this is a topic that is relevant to all canadians, not just those in the nuclear use provinces. it is critically important that everyone is informed and engaged in the issue of storage and containment of used nuclear fuel. because used nuclear fuel is highly radioactive, fears and health concerns about it are common. therefore, we are pleased to host speakers who can dispel some of the unfounded concerns and help allay others by raising awareness and answering questions."

the speaker series is a free public lecture offered by 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 as an information-sharing event and dialogue, in partnership with the chronicle journal, and travelodge hotel airlane. long-term management of canada's used nuclear fuel begins at 6:00 p.m. sharp in the agora at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . everyone is welcome, but seating is limited, so early arrival is recommended. parking on campus is free after 5:30 p.m. this event will be video-conferenced to 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 orillia campus in room hp0004.

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presentation: click here to download the presentation material. (pdf)

media: mike krizanc, manager of communications at the nuclear waste management organization is available for media interviews prior to the event, and can be reached at (647) 259-3043. pat patton and sean russell are pleased to address media inquiries at the event. for more information contact lisa pelot, communications officer, at 343-8177, or commun@lakeheadu.ca

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