What Comes From The Crypt

Authors

Erika Simpson, University of Western Ontario (Western University)Follow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-29-2015

Journal

Postmedia Network

Abstract

"What Comes from the Crypt?" by Erika Simpson examines the contentious plan by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to store over 200,000 cubic meters of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste in underground caverns near Lake Huron. Despite a federal panel's endorsement, the proposal faces strong opposition from local municipalities, environmental advocates, and First Nations. Opponents raise concerns about the site's long-term safety, potential environmental hazards, and the integrity of the regulatory bodies involved. The plan has also sparked international apprehension, especially among American officials and municipalities worried about the Great Lakes' freshwater supply. Critics argue that nuclear waste management decisions require greater public involvement and transparency to ensure they protect both the environment and public health for generations to come. Simpson emphasizes the necessity of relocating nuclear waste away from vital water sources like the Great Lakes to avoid catastrophic risks in the future.