Prime Minister’s announcement about green energy in B.C. is really about supporting the mining industry.
September 16, 2009 (Victoria, BC) — The Prime Minister’s announcement today of funding for the Northwest
Transmission Line (“NTL”) in British Columbia was disingenuous.
Contrary to the PM’s statements, the NTL will primarily serve the
mining industry and lead to a massive increase in energy consumption in
Northern BC.
“This transmission line is about electrifying coal
and metal mines more than it is about clean, green energy,” says
Eric Swanson, Dogwood’s Corporate Campaigner.
“Research shows
that there are a variety of much less expensive options for reducing
the carbon footprint of diesel-dependent communities in the region,”
says Swanson. “Canadians have real cause for concern if money for green
energy is being used in such a disingenuous way.”
Read the Citizen’s Guide: Northwest Transmission Line
Download the report: Citizen’s Guide to Effective Engagement on the Proposed Northwest Transmission Line
For more info, contact:
Eric Swanson
250 370 9930 ext 27 |
eric [at] dogwoodinitiative.org
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