Nuclear power poses a horrendous risk

Better science expected from MDs’ group (Letter, Aug. 10)

If the nuclear power and all steps of the uranium cycle are so safe, as per the statements by Michael Binder, president of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, why is the industry shrouded in secrecy at every step of the process, and liability insurance is limited to only $75 million per facility? It’s because the disastrous consequences of nuclear accidents are beyond comprehension.

The world is aligning to block Iran’s development of nuclear technologies for a reason. Meanwhile, if Japan’s Fukushima fuel storage system fails, the entire northern hemisphere of our planet could be compromised, with many nuclear refugees stampeding to the southern hemisphere. I suggest that all citizens spend an hour and a half watching the film Battle of Chernobyl on Facebook. It will be life-changing.