Big nuclear plan leaves small town wrestling with radioactive past

By CBC News: The National

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A troubled past with nuclear waste has residents of a small Ontario town wrestling with a plan to build one of the world’s largest nuclear power plants in their backyard. For The National, CBC’s Nick Purdon goes to Port Hope where history haunts a present-day push for more energy sovereignty. 00:00 Nuclear plant pushback 00:42 Port Hope’s history with nuclear 02:28 Why build the nuclear plant here? 04:15 Living with nuclear waste in your town 06:10 Removing the low-level nuclear waste 08:26 Project could bring jobs, tax revenue 10:21 Stigma around nuclear power 11:12 What happens next #news #canada #cbcnews The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confi

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