[cdn-nucl-l] Canadians and Energy Understanding

[Duane Pendergast <duane.pendergast@computare.org>]

My contribution to positive thinking this fine morning follows.

It's doubtful that 99% of Canadians make any distinction between electricity
and energy at all.

The contribution of hydroelectricity, in particular, is compared to other
energy sources inadequately  in many publications as it is assumed equal to
thermal energy.  Educating Canadians on these fine distinctions would be a
monumental undertaking - involving the whole education system perhaps.

The understanding of these points by reporters is on par with the general
public so it's no surprise they publish misleading information.

Duane Pendergast