Although initially opposed, Christy Clark and Alison Redford have pushed the Northern Gateway Pipeline project further to reach a consensus on the project and look towards approval. Nicknamed “The Pathway to the Pacific”, this pipeline is estimated to transport 525,000 barrels from the Alberta oil sands to the west coast of British Columbia. Despite the efficiency and productivity that this pipeline proposes, the environmental impacts are far more dangerous and could be detrimental if not addressed before the project goes any further. The effects of a spill would be catastrophic for the ecosystem surrounding. As the pipeline is proposed to go through undeveloped and wild areas, environmental concerns only intensify. They must anticipate the worst case scenario as it is highly likely that a spill will occur, the question they must ask is when will it happen? And how much of our environment are they willing to sacrifice for the economic benefit? This issue goes back to the battle of business ethics, in which many businesses believe that economic profits must come at the expense of our natural world. As many cities and countries have taken initiative in improving our environment and preserving natural resources, the Northern Gateway Pipeline may force us to take a step back in our efforts to help the suffering environment.

Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline Appears Headed for Approval: http://www.investingdaily.com/18728/enbridges-northern-gateway-pipeline-appears-headed-for-approval/