Recently, The first Nations of BC represented its residences to reject BC Hydro’s $8-billion Site C hydroelectric megaproject. The reason why Harper government passed this resolution was because the continued growing populations, they planed to build this project to meet the future demand requirement by BC residence and also to bring a convenience to water resources transportation.
However, the side effect will be non-neglectable once the hydro electrical power station is built. One reason why I think the station should not be built is the condition of the geographical environment is not suitable. According to the relative statistical report, more than 60% of the BC government’s (Natural resources) financial income comes from the Peace River, which means the site C contribute a significant part of revenue to local residence and government. Moreover, the dam would destroy the wildlife habitat and natural farmland by flooding 83 kilometers of the Peace River.
The other reason that contributes to my thought is the new Liquefied Natural Gas project. As Roland Wilson, the West Moberly First Nation said before; the site C are planning to launch the LNG project, so that it will unable to undertake the Hydro’s program.
Generally speaking, some industries and companies are always facing the problems due to environmental issue. However, to consider these kinds of issues are government duties, so local businesses need to show understanding and recognition to those people as well as organizations.
References:
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/energy/Alternative+power+projects+more+cost+effective+than+Site/10192313/story.html?__lsa=7778-7fb9
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/First+Nation+chiefs+stage+Site+showdown/10215965/story.html
http://www.mofcom.gov.cn/article/i/jyjl/l/201409/20140900745939.shtml