BC Hydro is seeking to bypass an environmental assessment for a new transmission line intended to power LNG and mining industries.
The proposed "alternative streamlined process" lacks clear environmental mitigation conditions and transparency.
The $3 billion project could impact private properties, farmlands, waterways, and endangered species, raising concerns about the environmental and social costs.
Key quote:
“We are prepared to work with you to secure a federal commitment to this investment in infrastructure to support our collective climate change goals.”
— Letter from six First Nations leaders
Why this matters:
The project's exemption from rigorous environmental review poses a risk to sustainable development. It's pivotal for national energy policies and reflects the tension between economic growth and environmental conservation.
Four million litres of potentially contaminated water was discharged into the fish-bearing river. The incident was not reported ‘in a timely manner,’ according to BC Hydro’s latest Site C dam report.
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