Dear editor:
I can’t believe that this coal port plan has actually been approved. I was watching the speeches from the Paris talks regarding global warming, and our illustrious leader told the world that it was our responsibility to help the developing countries get on board. So why am I miffed by Justin?
Coal coming from the States, which Portland and Seattle didn’t want or approve, so why not create 30 odd jobs here and to H – E – double tooth picks with the environmental pressure it puts on my environment. So here we are, supposed leaders in environmental issues, and we are selling low-grade acid-producing coal to China. Nice work on behalf of the Port of Vancouver.
I’ve been told it’s all been studied and there are no issues. If you want to have a better look at the reality, head out to Ladner on a windy day when the train is heading to the coal port. It looks more like a violent storm brewing as the black cloud covers the fields. I have seen this first hand as others stopped at the side of the road taking pictures of what was truly a disturbing sight.
What we gain from all this is not worth the impact it is going to have on us, locally and globally, and now we want to change the route of the coal so that it goes through more of our farmland. Too bad we didn’t take up the 1970s attitude and get out there protesting. I guess that’s our apathetic Canadian attitude, and those that do take up the cause are reprimanded instead of praised for standing up for what’s right.
Hats off to those that tried to make a difference. Truly a sad, sad day.
John Unger
