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It's not a stand against non-polluting energy, it's a stand against this particular mining operation. Non-polluting energy is non-polluting locally where it is
by altacc 6y ago
It's not a stand against non-polluting energy, it's a stand against this particular mining operation. Non-polluting energy is non-polluting locally where it is used, however the supply chain still has the potential for large environmental impact. There is a larger cost/benefit view of renewable & low pollution energy production & usage that makes it favourable above the other options but whilst nimbyism is annoying, those who will be affected directly by the costs & downsides should still have their democratic voices & opinions heard.
- barney54 6y agoWhat is a new mining project that environmental groups support?
- altacc 6y agoI don’t know, but Inuit Ataqatigiit is a political party, not an environmental group. Eco-friendly mining is somewhat of an oxymoron but there are ways to reduce the impact of mining.
- vidarh 6y agoIn this particular case it's worth pointing out part of the opposition is because it's meant to be an open-pit mine of radioactive materials near the local surface water-supply. There are a whole lot of measures the mining company can potentially try to offer to make this more palatable if so inclined.