'It's so disheartening': World Energy project a done deal, Memorial University professor speculates

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Penguins On Ice | SaltWire #pittsburghpenguins #novascotia #nhl #sidneycrosbyST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The road to Project Nujio’Qonik is following a similar path as Muskrat Falls when it comes to disjointed government policy and lack of transparency, says a Memorial University political scientist.

“We do think wind energy is a crucial aspect in reducing emissions and responding to climate change. However, we think it must be built at an appropriate scale and directly benefit the communities which host the project,” she said.The project would see about 330 giant turbines split equally between the Port au Port Peninsula and Codroy Valley’s Anguille Mountains.

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault turned down a citizens’ request for a federal impact assessment of Project Nujio’Qonik last week. The Codroy Valley component wasn’t fully fleshed out until the company submitted its environmental impact statement in August.

 

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