(EN) Ontario’s Green Party Faces Backlash Over Pro-Nuclear Shift

La Mentalité Verte - The Eco-Mindset

In this episode of The EcoMindset Podcast, host Alex Tyrrell dives into the Green Party of Ontario's surprising policy shift on nuclear energy. At their recent convention, the party reversed its longstanding opposition to nuclear power. What led to this decision, and what does it mean for the broader environmental movement?
Joining the conversation:
* Dr. David Robinson, the economist and Green Party member who introduced the motion for change, shares insights on the debate within the party and explains why he believes nuclear energy is a necessary solution to combat climate change.
* Naomi Hunter, leader of the Saskatchewan Green Party, offers a counter-perspective, discussing the environmental and social risks associated with nuclear power, from uranium mining's devastating effects on Indigenous communities to the challenges of waste management and long-term ecological impacts.
🚨 This episode unpacks the passionate debate about nuclear energy’s role in combating climate change and how it aligns with Green Party values. Whether you’re for or against, this is an essential conversation for anyone interested in environmental politics.
🔗 Links and Resources
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* Learn more about the Green Party of Quebec: https://www.pvq.qc.cq
* Learn more about the Saskatchewan Green Party: https://www.saskgreen.ca/
* Learn more about the Green Party of Ontario: https://gpo.ca/
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Cet épisode de podcast est produit par le Parti Vert du Québec. Nous choisissons des invités dont le travail résonne avec les valeurs, la plateforme et l'idéologie du parti. La présence d'un invité sur le podcast n'implique pas un soutien partisan au Parti Vert du Québec. https://www.pvq.qc.ca/
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This podcast episode is produced by the Green Party of Quebec. We choose guests whose work resonates with the party's values, platform and ideology. A guest's appearance on the podcast does not imply partisan support for the Green Party of Quebec. https://www.pvq.qc.ca/