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The Pontiac Anti-Nuclear Action Committee
Year Published: 1979Resource Type: Organization Cx Number: CX1002 This public interest group was formed in November 1976 (Cf. CISS 648). PANAC opposes the use of nuclear fission as a power source and is in favour of conservation of energy, decentralization of control over power generation, research into use of renewable power sources and a moratorium on all nuclear expansion. They have participated in public meetings organized by Quebec Hydro and have spoken with various government representatives. They also made a presentation at the Porter Commission hearing. Abstract: This public interest group was formed in November 1976 (Cf. CISS 648). PANAC opposes the use of nuclear fission as a power source and is in favour of conservation of energy, decentralization of control over power generation, research into use of renewable power sources and a moratorium on all nuclear expansion. They have participated in public meetings organized by Quebec Hydro and have spoken with various government representatives. They also made a presentation at the Porter Commission hearing. Presently PANAC is trying to prevent the establishment of uranium mine in Pontiac county. The location of the exploration euqipment was tracked down in the back bush after a tip. News about the company involved is now out and while many workers and local business people look forward with pleasure to the development of the mine, the general population is worried. A brief on the hazards of uranium mining has been prepared for the local M.P. and a short pamphlet showing the location of the proposed mine and telling of the dangers has been printed and distributed. Many community leaders have been approached about the question of the mine. The council of mayors has agreed to a hearing on the environmental dangers. The local newspaper is supportive and a dance benefit was held with great success. This organization no longer exists. This abstract was published in the Connexions Digest in 1979. See also CX648. |