Northern Gateway + Enbridge
Jun 20th 2014, 5:17 pm
#16
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Re: Northern Gateway + Enbridge
Trees can be replaced with... Trees. And they don't pose the hazard of leaking.
There is a major concern around safety, Enbridge's rep with spills and their reaction to them, and also how BC would be taking a majority of the risk but receiving little in return.
If there was a spill, who would be picking up the bill?
There is a major concern around safety, Enbridge's rep with spills and their reaction to them, and also how BC would be taking a majority of the risk but receiving little in return.
If there was a spill, who would be picking up the bill?
Think about your house. Do you have a gas line coming into your house, or would you prefer propane bottles to be delivered regularly?
Jun 20th 2014, 5:26 pm
#17
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Re: Northern Gateway + Enbridge
I don't know enough detail to take a definite for or against stance. I was just stating a couple of the reasons against as everyone seemed to be saying the pros.. which doesn't make for much of a debate!
BC has said it would support the pipeline if it meets 5 conditions. At present it does not feel that it meets those 5 conditions. So as I understand it, it doesn't really matter too much that Ottawa has approved it, as BC can block it.
Jun 20th 2014, 8:44 pm
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Re: Northern Gateway + Enbridge
Trees can be replaced with... Trees. And they don't pose the hazard of leaking.
There is a major concern around safety, Enbridge's rep with spills and their reaction to them, and also how BC would be taking a majority of the risk but receiving little in return.
If there was a spill, who would be picking up the bill?
There is a major concern around safety, Enbridge's rep with spills and their reaction to them, and also how BC would be taking a majority of the risk but receiving little in return.
If there was a spill, who would be picking up the bill?
Trees can be replaced, but the forest never truly is. Clear cutting is a horrible way to manage forestry and preserve the environment.
Jun 20th 2014, 8:57 pm
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Re: Northern Gateway + Enbridge
Just because it's going to be transported either way.. that prevents BC from wanting an improved proposal in regards to things such as spill response procedures etc.?
Jun 20th 2014, 9:02 pm
#20
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Re: Northern Gateway + Enbridge
That's what regulatory bodies are for. Compliance with safety standards and environmental standards etc. should be black and white - not subject to conditional political approval.
Jun 20th 2014, 10:17 pm
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Re: Northern Gateway + Enbridge
The conditions set by christy clarke remind me of the conditions set by gordon brown for joining the euro. I.e any politically expedient result can be retrofitted as and when required.
Jun 20th 2014, 10:40 pm
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Re: Northern Gateway + Enbridge
Didn't you miss out plus the amount of briefcases or brown envelopes stuffed with cash.
Jun 20th 2014, 10:56 pm
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Re: Northern Gateway + Enbridge
Thanks Captain Obvious
I don't know enough detail to take a definite for or against stance. I was just stating a couple of the reasons against as everyone seemed to be saying the pros.. which doesn't make for much of a debate!
BC has said it would support the pipeline if it meets 5 conditions. At present it does not feel that it meets those 5 conditions. So as I understand it, it doesn't really matter too much that Ottawa has approved it, as BC can block it.
I don't know enough detail to take a definite for or against stance. I was just stating a couple of the reasons against as everyone seemed to be saying the pros.. which doesn't make for much of a debate!
BC has said it would support the pipeline if it meets 5 conditions. At present it does not feel that it meets those 5 conditions. So as I understand it, it doesn't really matter too much that Ottawa has approved it, as BC can block it.
Jun 20th 2014, 11:03 pm
#24
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Re: Northern Gateway + Enbridge
Harper should do a Chavez and give us all free petrol. That will shut people up.
