By Abdul Matin Sarfraz \/ Local Journalism Initiative\/ Canada’s National Observer A coalition of First Nations, physicians and environmental organizations is ramping up pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney to drop nuclear energy from his \u201cenergy superpower\u201d strategy, warning it comes with high costs, long delays and long-term risks. In an open letter, dozens of organizations urge the federal government to halt funding for nuclear development and instead prioritize renewables, energy efficiency and storage. The letter warns that new nuclear projects are likely to increase electricity costs while delaying meaningful climate action. \u201cWe are concerned that you may be unduly influenced by the nuclear and fossil industry lobbies,\u201d reads the letter. During the federal election campaign, Carney pledged to make Canada \u201cthe world\u2019s leading energy superpower,\u201d focusing on clean and… <\/p>\n
By Abdul Matin Sarfraz \/ Local Journalism Initiative\/ Canada’s National Observer A coalition of First Nations, physicians and environmental organizations is ramping up pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney to drop nuclear energy from his \u201cenergy superpower\u201d strategy, warning it comes with high costs, long delays and long-term risks. In an open letter, dozens of organizations urge the federal government to halt funding for nuclear development and instead prioritize renewables, energy efficiency and storage. The letter warns that new nuclear projects are likely to increase electricity costs while delaying meaningful climate action. \u201cWe are concerned that you may be unduly influenced by the nuclear and fossil industry lobbies,\u201d reads the letter. During the federal election campaign, Carney pledged to make Canada \u201cthe world\u2019s leading energy superpower,\u201d focusing on clean and... <\/p>\n