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A marr eens TH TORENT Nt A AE A Ro ap Sn ri ro AEE rg prc gern AAS ape ons sre SIERO oh | AR nest a . 2 - "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2000 Durham can play role in future power generation Straight Talk [037] ALEX SHEPHERD DURHAM M.P. The successful harnessing of fusion energy can revolutionize the world's energy supply. Scientists have been attempting to solve the problem of eliminating the destruction of the natural environment while reducing greenhouse gases. (Fourty years and $76 billion have been the measurement in both time and money). Fusion could be the answer to the problem. The scientific community is approaching their final prototype and believes fusion is viable and safe. This brings Durham into the picture as one of the most ideal locations in the world to conduct the research because the Darlington nuclear reactor is both a source of energy and tritium. I have been travelling with the ITER Canada people to Europe and Russia to encourage countries to support ITER Canada's bid. My travel was noted by government but rather by the ITER Canada group. At a cost of $30 billion over 30 years, not to mention the hundreds of skilled labour jobs, and the approximately 400 scientists who would come to work and. live in the area, the project is too important for us to ignore." But at this time it is all uncertain. When | was in Moscow | was fortunate enough to meet Dr. Evgeny Velikhov, president of the Russian research cen- tre Kurchatov Institute. The institute is Russia's pre- eminent science institute . from which. Russia devel- oped its nuclear program. I found out that while the Russians were caught up in the cold war they never lost sight of being able to har- ness fusion energy. Dr. Velikhov also chairs the International Fusion Group who are working toward a siting and final prepa- ration for the final experimental reac- tor. Canada and Russia have more in common than hockey and climate. Our vast territories and natural resources have both countries thinking about how we can service world energy demands. Russians, like Canadians, are tired of the prospect of simply selling raw resources like natural gas and oil. Wouldn't we rather export technology, the kind that would be produced if fusion were successful? The real advantage of fusion tech- nology is that it is safer, and more_pre- dictable than current energy sources including nuclear. 'I'm going to continue my involve- ment in the project.- The economic impact this would have on the people in Durham would be massive. We would also be seen as a world science centre, increasing our prestige- in Canada and around the world. Celebrating 60 years together + Cash 8. Cary iy REPLA WINDOWS & DOORS for New Home Construction and your Renovation Projects A. OPPERS * Expert Custom Installation available + 23 years experience 193 North Street, Port Perry (905) 985-4910 1-800-788-0270 CHRIS HALLANEEKEND STAR Friends and family helped Don and Joan Bell celebrate their 60th wed- ding 'anniversary last Saturday (July 15) at the Seniors' Centre in Uxbridge. The couple, who were married in England on July 13, 1940, now reside in Beaverton, after living in the Goodwood area for a number of years. Yhey have five children, 12 grandchildren, and seven great-grand- NORTH RIDGE EXCAVATING (former location of Van Camp Contracting Limited) v al Excavating - Grading - Site Worl - Sand «- Gravel - Top Soil « Triple Mix = Septic Systems * SAME PLACE SERVICE! "Port Penry cat... (905) 985-8469