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What are the immediate consequences of the court ruling on the planned nuclear waste storage facility?

The Kebaowek First Nation secured a second court victory against the construction of a nuclear waste storage facility near the Ottawa River. The Federal Court ruled that insufficient measures were taken to mitigate risks to endangered species, specifically the Blanding's turtle and bats. This necessitates a reconsideration of the species-at-risk permit and may significantly delay or halt the project.