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Waterkeeper submits concerns with Darlington Refurbishment Follow-Up Program
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission invited the public to comment on a draft follow-up program for the refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Power Plant. Here's what we said:
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has concerns about the Project, the Follow-Up Program, and this review process. We are very concerned about the environmental impacts of the Project, and we are not at all satisfied that the Follow-Up Program will protect Lake Ontario.
Activists launch suit in federal court over ability to oppose proposed pipeline projects - The Globe and Mail
A new law suit is "taking aim at Enbridge Inc.'s plan to reverse a pipeline, Line 9B, that now runs from Montreal to southwestern Ontario, to connect with existing lines and ship western oil to refineries in Quebec." The suit alleges that new rules under the National Energy Board Act unfairly limit public participation.
Environmentalists speak out against proposal to transport heavy crude oil by pipeline along Great Lakes watersheds
Jaegun Lee, Staff Writer for the Watertown Daily Times, outlines Waterkeepers' concerns about Enbridge's Line 9 oil pipeline proposal.
Toronto beaches get a bad rap
Krystyn Tully speaks with Julia Alexander from the Toronto Sun about Toronto beaches.
4 Waterkeeper groups submit comments on Enbridge's Line 9 reversal proposal
Enbridge is proposing a change to its oil pipeline, most of which runs through the Lake Ontario watershed. Four Waterkeepers collaborated on this submission, sharing four major concerns: Leaks or spills from Line 9 have the potential to cause serious and irreversible harm to the environment. Pipeline breaches can occur for a variety of reasons, allowing material to enter the environment. Enbridge has a record of failing to prevent major leaks and spills and failing to respond to spills in a timely manner. Leaks or spills from this pipeline can and should be prevented. Enbridge must be held accountable for any leaks or spills from this pipeline.
Read our complete submission here.