First step is for the pipe line company to state exactly what their proposed route is so that we can see how close the pipeline is to river systems, lakes, and other sensative eco systems.

We all should remember what happened up in Chetwynd a few years ago. That was a disaster that they still have not recovered from.

Also will these pipelines be susceptible to hunters, or will they be buried under ground, and if under ground what will be the leakage detection systems that would be in place.

Other than that then I think just about everyone is open for their business, but those are the deal breaker potentials IMO.

Then there is no deal. There is always a risk.

I'm all for the pipelines, for one this province needs a little more activity to replace the future job losses coming down the pipeline. Re: 2 more mills shutdown. Of course proper planning and contingencies need to be proven. Yes pipelines are risky and no i don't condone environmental damage or pollution. I moved back to the North 250 area because i love the area and what it offers. Unless we are truly going to make an effort nationally and globally to protect the enviroment, it serves little purpose to attack industry. We need to start small, take the first step and educate and encourage the people. Albeit small in comparison, look around you every week on garbage day. How much stuff do you see curbside that isn't recycled even though the means to do so are there. Obviously most people are not Environment friendly yet. Millions of tonnes annually tossed because it's a headache. Environmental levies on purchased goods, why? Where did that money go? I still can't
recycle everything. Billions of tonnes of styrofoam and plastics deposited annually in our landfills, yet noonecares. Millions of pine kill trees available for Eco friendly packaging. Yahoo another tax, the carbon tax, again it will solve nothing. Its just a tax at the end of the day drains your wallet and accomplishes nothing but inevitably shuts down more industry and raises the cost of fuel again. The ECO-FRIENDLY power generation windmills kill seagulls, awful. I'm not a pessimist, ok maybe a little bit. We introduced natural gas which has a smaller Eco footprint but we didn't embrace it. Ballard has messed with hyrogen fuel cells for decades, yet no progress, albeit it is in limted use. As long as the oil barons suppress our new innovative technologies, we will see hardly any improvements. Many a proven Eco friendly technologies have been shelved. Gore started the Green war, and undoubtedly new businesses will prosper providing Green products packed in non-friendly plastics. Some people do care and do what they can, we need all people to do what they can. Most Green products are overpriced for profit. Anyhow, lets take a small step for mankind, not one giant unproductive leap. Yes i do my part, i'm currently working on a small plan with a major international company. This project will keep material out of our landfills and best of all underprivileged children throughout N & S America will be the beneficiaries. I'll announce the details next year and hope some of you posters and readers will sign on as volunteers in your communities.

Everyone can do something to improve our environment. Even if it is to take care of the small piece of property they live on and do the best they can to care for it. It all counts. I have adapted to one vehicle and I walk to work. Because of where I live and where I work, it's possible. I can also contribute by supporting and investing in companies that also are environmentally friendly and put a high value on social values. It all counts. I reuse, recycle and reduce as often as I can. It all counts. Chester

You are quite correct Chester. Whether it's taking the time to break down boxes for recycling instead of just dumping them in with solid waste, or purchasing a more fuel efficient vehicle when it's time to buy a new car, everything adds up.