“Low-level” waste is a misnomer that causes a lot of confusion. “Low-level” waste is so named because it can be handled without using robots or special shielding, unlike used nuclear fuel rods which can provide a fatal dose of radiation within seconds to a person standing a few feet away.

“Low-level” radioactive waste can contain very hazardous materials. Man-made isotopes such as plutonium, neptunium, and americium have extremely long half lives. They are highly toxic and will be around for thousands of years. Yet significant quantities are destined for this facility if it gets approved.

Dr. Ole Hendrickson, CCRCA researcher

 

This was always called God’s country and for all the generations that have been here it is God’s country. It doesn’t sound like God’s country now – it sounds like the devil’s mound and that is what is going to be up there. (preface to last question of the day to CNL representatives at Old Fort William, July 15, 2017 see transcript here)

Old Fort William Cottager