Democracy definition: A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau supported this definition. "Times have changed, my friends," Trudeau told the Calgary Petroleum Club last year. "Social licence is more important than ever. Government may be able to…
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Alton Gas Will Violate Universal Human Rights
Alton, Nova Scotia is at risk of Methane gas leaks which is proposed to be stored in salt caverns being built. Despite assurances it will be absolutely safe, there aren't any guarantees. There have been some very serious leaks causing explosions and fires and although these represent extreme failures, constant leaking occurs. In an EPA…
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In Alton, Nova Scotia, AltaGas has been building salt caverns for the storage of compressed natural gas. It received all environmental approvals and construction started in 2008. Besides the three caverns it includes two pipelines twelve kilometers long that transport the brine used to flush out the caverns to storage ponds beside the Shubenacadie River…
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