Decision time is around the corner for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Five arguments against approving the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion The argument: Risk of oil spillsEnvironmentalists say it’s not a matter of if there is an oil spill, but when. — about 60 kilometres north of Kamloops — along the existing Trans Mountain pipeline. Indigenous concerns with the Trans Mountain project range from the protection of cultural sites to preserving wild fish habitat. If the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion goes ahead, tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet could increase sevenfold, dialing up the volume of vessel noise.

Source: thestar June 17, 2019 18:12 UTC