David Suzuki is liberated since he resigned from the board of his non-profit. He is speaking his mind and his heart at every opportunity. With all the political bafflegab, it's a pleasure to hear straight talk, based on some real understanding and experience. In this case, he focuses on the Site C dam in northern British Columbia as an example of excess.
We've disconnected ourselves from the real economy and elevated the market as an object of worship. "What's an economy for?" "Are there no limits?"
Coastal first nations are 100% against the Enbridge pipeline. "There are things more important than money." We're out of touch with the planet, largely because of the shift to city life.
Showing posts with label pipeline. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pipeline. Show all posts
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
More evidence that First Nations leadership is against the Enbridge Pipeline
It's becoming increasingly clear that Enbridge optimism about support is on pretty shaky ground. In case there's any doubt, here's what Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs' Stewart Phillip has to say on their opposition to the Enbridge pipeline:
CBC Television, July 30, 2012
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aboriginal,
energy,
environment,
first nations,
oil,
pipeline,
pollution
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