SOC 2280 Study Guide - Overfishing, Mackenzie Valley Pipeline, Seal Hunting
17 Apr 2013
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Mack valley is a natural transportation route and is longest river system in canada and is not polluted. In 1970"s exploration in mackenzie delta region had been give added impetus by american plans to transport alaskan gas to lower states. These plans involved pipeline that would run along mackenzie valley. Recommended 10-year postponement to allow settlement of aboriginals and called ban on pipeline due to environmental and cultural concerns. Despite these decisions there is another pipeline proposal in north today. Would be significant but temporary source of employment. Carc is not environ group but advocate for north"s people and environment. Berger inquiry reviewed the plans to build pipe. Justin berger made sure all stakeholders had a say. Great lakes contain the world"s largest system of freshwater islands. However, lakes have been becoming cheap place for dumping waste. Solid wastes from residents of area can enter waterways via rainfall or snowmelt.
