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The alternative to burning natural gas to produce electrlcty, according to the experts, Is through wind power.
UCFVSTEPSUP TO OPPOSEU.S. POWERPLANT By Christopher Bolster British Columbia Bureau Chief ABBOTSFORD (CUP). The University College of the Fraser Valley has publicly opposed a controversial power plant set to be built in Washington state near the Canada/U.S. border. "UCFV has an obligation to actively participate in the issues and concerns of our communities," says UCFV president Skip Bassford. "The Fraser Valley already has a significant problem with air quali-
ty. We don't want the problem to get worse." An informal survey taken among faculty and staff showed overwhelming support for the university-college to add its name to the list of community groups opposed to the construction of the Sumas Energy 2 power plant, says Bassford. He hopes that through a united front approach with other community organizations the problems associated with the project can he brought to the forefront of public debate.
"/ feel that the Canadian people and I did dream together of such loves in challenging times - love for ourselves, love for our country, love for more peace andjustice in the -world. to some extent, we rebuilt, renewed, strengthened, and completed this country we alt carry within ourselves. "
Bassford sent a letter to th-e Canadian National Energy Board, saying UCFV strongly opposes any initiatives that would further erode the quality of the environment in the ,Fraser Valley and threaten the health and safety of the people living there. According to an environmental impact report, Sumas Energy 2 will pump out about 236 tonnes of nitrous oxide per year, IOI tonnes of carbon monoxide, 45- tonnes of sulfur dioxide, 156 tonnes of ozone,
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223 tonnes of particulate matter, and 136 tonnes of ammonia. It will also spew out 2.4 million tonnes per year of carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that i s pr i mar i I y resp ons i h I e for global warming. Chilliwack member of legislative assembly Barry Penner says that this plant would spew the same amount of particulate matter into t_he air as 336.000 idling cars. "I want to stress that we have to he careful how we oppose this project. SE2 continued
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