BC LNG: Why we call it ‘clean’

Some 78 countries burn coal to generate electricity, including Canada (which still produces 9% of its power from coal.) But if you burn coal in a power plant, the atmosphere is hit with more than a few emissions: Sulphur/sulfur dioxide (SO2), which contributes to acid rain and respiratory illnesses; Nitrogen oxides (NOx), which contribute to …

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First Nations LNG Alliance Newsletter 20 – Alliance on the road

“Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush.” — Wisconsin columnist Doug Larson. Members and leaders of the Alliance indeed encountered a little spring slush as they hit northern BC for a series of job fairs and panel discussions, starting at the Kitselas Nation’s community hall near Terrace on March …

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Blog: Leading the drive for LNG in BC

Chief Councillor Crystal Smith of the Haisla Nation has become a huge hit in social media, and a go-to person for reporters seeking intelligent comment on LNG and resource news, and the involvement of First Nations. She’s been a big draw, too, at LNG-related events, including the Haisla LNG Conference and Trade Show in Kitimat …

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