The dangerous fantasy of decadent power needs
7th Feb 2006, 10:09 GMT
The script is written and the actors are droning through their parts: Toronto must produce at least some of the vast amounts of electric power it consumes, and anybody who opposes the latest plan to construct a vast new generator on the local waterfront is unrealistic or worse -- an irresponsible NIMBY. (INSIDER Edition subscribers only)
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