New reports by Dogwood Initiative show government commitments not met

Back in 2007 Gordon Campbell’s government promised BC would have the best standards for coalbed methane practices in North America. Almost three years later an investigation by Dogwood Initiative has found this promise was broken. The protection British Columbia offers landowners, communities, water and wildlife give less protection than other jurisdictions.

New reports from the Dogwood Initiative confirm provincial rules on coalbed methane exploring, drilling and production do not live up to the standards set in other places to safeguard against the intense industrial development that accompanies coalbed methane.

In a recent press release Carole James and the BC NDP have stated that they would halt any further development of coalbed methane until community and environmental concerns were addressed. They also added their support for the Citizens Concerned About Coalbed Methane's five-point plan for a safe CBM future in British Columbia.

See the press release here - http://ow.ly/5H3B

The BC Liberals have not shown any signs that they see anything wrong with the way that they have proceeded with trying to develop CBM in BC.

If you are concerned about coalbed methane development please take this into consideration when you head to the polls on May 12th.

If you haven't already please sign on as a supporter of our five-point plan by clicking here.- http://ow.ly/5H38