Proposals for LNG development in BC will dramatically increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making the province’s climate action goals impossible to meet.
In 1973, a superport was proposed for the Skeena Estuary and rejected due to a study that concluded, “The construction of a superport at the Kitson Island - Flora Bank site would destroy the salmon habitat."
Although many proponents are committed to hiring locally, government and industry have recognized the need for temporary workers to fill skilled labour shortages.
Waste pits attract nearby wildlife that ingest the chemicals. As a result of these toxins, hunters are finding game with tumours, abscesses, and foul smells.
First Nations and communities along the Skeena were not consulted with Petronas' LNG plant proposed for Lelu Island. The impacts of this project would be far-reaching and long lasting. Sign the declaration today to help protect Skeena salmon.
LNG carriers arriving and departing from the LNG facilities would force local waterways to close to marine traffic, sometimes for hours at a time. For communities reliant on marine waters for fishing and recreation, limited access is a real concern.
Proposals for LNG development in BC will dramatically increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making the province’s climate action goals impossible to meet.
There's more than 12 LNG projects proposed for Northern BC, which is leaving community members confused and overwhelmed.
The Globe and Mail | Brent Jang | May 15 2015
Lax Kw'alaams people have voted to turn down a deal from the Pacific Northwest LNG proposal - “They’re offering us benefits if we vote Yes. But we already have a lot of benefits around us – we have coho, spring and sockeye salmon. We have halibut, crab and eulachon. Those are our benefits,” said Lianna Spence.
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