LNG Expansion in BC Threatens Environmental and Community Health

A recent study by Cornell University has shed light on the environmental impact of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), revealing that it leaves a greenhouse gas footprint 33 per cent worse than coal when processing and shipping are taken into account.

The LNG facility in Tilbury, operated by FortisBC, is set to expand with the provincial government's support. However, critics argue that this move will have significant effects on Delta and surrounding communities, including pollution of groundwater, air quality degradation, and threats to critical marine habitats.

Fracking, a method used in LNG production, requires large amounts of fresh water and adds chemicals to it, causing earthquakes and polluting the environment. The expansion is also expected to increase emissions from 'flaring', leading to the release of more toxic chemicals into the air.