Pacific NorthWest LNG has proposed to build an extraction facility near the mouth of the Skeena river. This is facing opposition from a group of six First Nations as the project is perceived to greatly damage the surrounding river area and disrupt the spawning of salmon (Skeena River).

The news article continuously describes the opposition of the six First Nations groups’  to the proposed project as “putting the project at great risk”. The opposition definitely does bring a halt in the proposed operation. Yet, I believe that the input of the First Nations community brings in a different perspective that was either chosen to be ignored or was not foreseen at all. Due to the opposition, PNW LNG has updated their infrastructure model which is now less invasive to the environment. The opposition may have prompted the company to reinvent the model to become much more efficient and compliant.

(Images via PNW LNG)

Works Cited List

 “Skeena River First Nations Oppose Petronas LNG Plant near Prince Rupert.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 05 Nov. 2014. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.