Ottawa decides to think over the Shell’s Jackpine oilsands mine expansion program since the government need to make the trade-off between profits and sustainable developments.
When the government decides whether the project should be implemented, it should evaluate it through 3 aspects: planet, profit and people. In other words, the government need to concern more about the sustainable development.
Undoubtedly, this project will definitely create more economic profits. It is said that once the expansion is completed, it will increase almost 50% of the current output of bitumen. As such, Shell will become the biggest winner in the game and reap more profits than before.
However, when it comes to the planet, the devastating effects are inevitable and irreversible. For instance, the company amasses higher profits at the cost of 8,500 hectares of wetland, which will dramatically decrease the habitat of wild animals.
Additionally, the expansion of the mine will also harm the residents living around the mine. The utility of the navvy, tower crane and pile driver will make noises, which will influence the residents’ daily life.
In conclusion, I believe that the disadvantages of expanding the Jackpile Oilsands mine outweigh its advantages.
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