From: DeSmogBlogCanada
by Emma Gilchrist
Today the internet is full of noise about the Enbridge Northern Gateway decision by the feds.
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All the noise, ironically enough, makes me think about the silence of the Great Bear Rainforest — of the sea lion that popped up beside my row boat under the starriest sky I’ve ever seen while I sailed along the proposed oil tanker route three years ago.
I’m reminded of bobbing up and down on the water, thoughts coming in 60-second flashes between the breaths of a humpback whale feeding near our boat.
Now, like then, my mind moves away from all the hype to the only truth there is: clean air, clean water, wild salmon. That’s it.
My thoughts drift to the stoic face of Marven Robinson of the Gitga’at First Nation in Hartley Bay — to the people whose way of life depends on stopping this project. MORE
Take this poll!
Five other pipelines to watch!
Fun facts about Northern Gateway!
All the noise, ironically enough, makes me think about the silence of the Great Bear Rainforest — of the sea lion that popped up beside my row boat under the starriest sky I’ve ever seen while I sailed along the proposed oil tanker route three years ago.
I’m reminded of bobbing up and down on the water, thoughts coming in 60-second flashes between the breaths of a humpback whale feeding near our boat.
Now, like then, my mind moves away from all the hype to the only truth there is: clean air, clean water, wild salmon. That’s it.
My thoughts drift to the stoic face of Marven Robinson of the Gitga’at First Nation in Hartley Bay — to the people whose way of life depends on stopping this project. MORE
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