Not exact matches
With coal trains already coursing through the Lower Mainland to the much larger Westshore and Neptune terminals, it's not surprising the environmental report behind the
port authority's decision found no appreciable impacts on the health of area residents.
«We are hopeful that the premier's efforts to allow the voices of his citizens to be listened to will be successful, because it is very much in common
with our citizens,» Inslee said, adding that residents in his state recently rejected proposals for both
coal and oil
ports.
To examine transport infrastructure developments more closely, a detailed survey of the infrastructure associated
with major
coal and iron ore
ports was undertaken.
In the case of
coal, while the capacity of
port and rail infrastructure has become stretched
with the latest surge in global demand, the industry has been expanding transport capacity steadily over recent years.
The backlog created by Cyclone Debbie's disruption was still being felt in December,
with long shipping queues at major
coal ports such as Dalrymple Bay.
With Asia's energy demands pulling more U.S.
coal to West Coast
ports, rail - line communities across Montana fear the effects: More train traffic, health problems, noise and congestion
Wollongong has a proud association
with industry including
coal mining and steel manufacture and is home to a large industrial
port facility.
In a climactic moment, Fox paddles out in a flotilla of canoes and kayaks
with a group of Pacific Islanders known as the Pacific Climate Warriors to block a massive
coal tanker from leaving the
port of Newcastle, Australia.
The company stated that it was going to do a thorough environmental impact statement
with public input before proceeding
with it plans to redevelop the
port for
coal exports.
The group, called Alliance for Northwest Jobs & Exports, rolled out a campaign
with television, radio and print ads to support exporting
coal from Northwest
ports.
At the same time, another climate drama is playing out
with much less attention as
coal companies make plans to export huge quantities to Asia by way of Pacific Northwest
ports.
I will agree
with one piont, the
coal companies do need a
port or two in Washington, but, make NO mistake, even
with a terminal or two in WAshington, there will still be
coal exportedthrough BC.
U.S.
coal exports are largely concentrated in a few facilities,
with the leading seven
ports accounting for 94 % of U.S. exports.