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About Me
I have a passion for economic growth in Atlantic Canada and advocating for both renewables and commercial nuclear power to address the climate crisis. Emphasizing nuclear energy generates less carbon dioxide emissions over its lifecycle than any other electricity source, having Canada's leaders use the word nuclear when discussing net-zero, and addressing misinformation with stories that speak to audience beliefs will help further improve public opinion of nuclear energy.
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Include Nuclear Energy in CER's Energy Future
Advocate for nuclear energy to be included in Canada's path to 2050!
Include Nuclear in PPA for Hydrogen
Let's advocate together for a sustainable energy future by submitting comments and recommendations to cleangrowthITC-CIIcroissancepropre@fin.gc.ca
Urgent Call for COP28
Reach out to your MP today to ensure Canada's participation in the COP28 declaration to urge international financial institutions to integrate nuclear energy into their lending policies!
Speaking
London
The World Association of Nuclear Operators is a not-for-profit, international organization with a mission to maximize the safety and reliability of the world’s commercial nuclear power plants.
During the 2019 Biennial General Meeting, I was a plenary speaker during the looking to the future panel.
Ottawa
The Canadian Nuclear Society promotes the exchange of information on all aspects of nuclear science and technology and its applications.
I spoke during their fourth plenary session for building and fostering relationships at the 39th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference.
Obninsk
Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant was built in the "Science City" of Obninsk, Kaluga Oblast, about 110 km southwest of Moscow, Soviet Union. Obninsk was the first grid-connected nuclear power plant in the world.
I participated during the roundtable for the 65th anniversary discussing the impact of nuclear power plants on the environment.
Image Credit: World Association of Nuclear Operators
Däniken
The Gösgen Nuclear Power Plant is located in Däniken, Switzerland on a loop of the Aar river. Their public information center is industry leading. Thirty people work in the Public Relations department at this plant with one unit and about five hundred employees. I hosted and presented an international conference at this location to show what strong stakeholder engagement looks like.
Paris
World Association of Nuclear Operators Paris Centre hosted the 2019 Young Generation Exchange Assembly. The objective was to use the first 30 years of WANO as a starting point to discuss the future of the nuclear industry and of WANO.
I presented the output of this workshop at the 2019 Biennial General Meeting in London.
Image Credit: European Nuclear Society Young Generation
Bucharest
Presented on behalf of the World Association of Nuclear Operators at the European Nuclear Society Young Generation Network Core Committee Meeting.
Discussed the need to attract young talent and how retaining knowledge in the nuclear industry is crucial and can pose challenges for WANO members.
In this webinar, Jesse Jenkins, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and Andlinger Center for Energy & Environment at Princeton University summarized research on deep decarbonization of the electricity sector and the portfolio of solutions needed to reach that goal at an affordable cost.
Muskrat Falls: A Product of Colonialism & Capitalism
(Neil, 2016)
Kerri Claire Neil provides a clear delineation of the interconnections between this renewable energy project in Newfoundland and Labrador, colonialism, and Residential Schools.
How organisations promoting vaccination respond to misinformation on social media: a qualitative investigation
(Steffens et al, 2019)
As nuclear energy advocates, I think we can learn from how science communicators counter anti-vaccine posts. Refutations should be succinct and avoid emphasizing misinformation. We should pair scientific evidence with stories that speak to audience beliefs and values.
Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future
(Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, 2015)
Canadians should read this summary, familiarise themselves with the work of Cindy Blackstock & the First Nations Children’s Caring Society, and consider how they can contribute to the actions in this summary report. Particularly Call to Action 92, Ensure that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector, and that Aboriginal communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.
Which is more effective in China? How communication tools influence public acceptance of nuclear power energy
(Zhoua and Daib, 2020)
Emphasizing nuclear development as a national strategy is the most powerful instrument for enhancing acceptance of nuclear power, but it is more effective for those who have less knowledge.
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