First Nation people are desperately fighting for their lands, their water, their animals, their livelihood, and the natural environment of all of us.
While agree with Keegan’s point of view on the Northern Gateway Pipeline project politically, I want to stress my opposition to its implementation based on environment factors on the PEST analysis.
Indeed, Enbridge might be able to build the “safest oil pipeline”, but nobody can guarantee there will be no single adversely environmental impact in the long term, and nobody can afford the negative consequences once the pipeline ruptures and the oil spills on First Nation’s land, their fishing and their livings, or even worse, into the Pacific Ocean. While the government and company care about “Alberta’s urgent need for new markets for its oil-based economy”, shouldn’t they also consider the danger that our First Nation people’s livelihood, and even the future of our environment are facing once they implement the plan?
Indeed, the implementation of the Northern Gateway Pipeline will be critical for for Enbridge to generate more profit; for Alberta’s shrinking market to once again prosper; for Canada to boost its GDP as the demand will increase incredibly, but really, nothing can be compared as vital as to keeping our resources clean, our people happy, and our environment safe.
My opposition to the Northern Gateway Pipeline project not only shows my care and sympathy to the rights of our First Nation people, but also shows my concern and protection for the safety of our human society, and the future of the world’s natural environment.
Web References:
https://blogs.ubc.ca/keegantaberner/2014/10/04/i-am-aboriginal-and-i-oppose-the-pipeline/
http://pestleanalysis.com/analyse-pestel/
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/First+Nation+chiefs+stage+Site+showdown/10215965/story.html