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Baynes Sound produces 1/2 of all BC shellfish. It's an important site for the K’omoks Nation & is a designated Ecologically Sensitive Area
Despite this, the province has allowed #shipbreaking - one of the most hazardous industries in the world - to occur on its shores 1/ #bcpoli
Despite this, the province has allowed #shipbreaking - one of the most hazardous industries in the world - to occur on its shores 1/ #bcpoli
Shipbreaking involves the demolition of seacraft
It is globally recognized as having the potential to pollute shorelines with harmful substances like asbestos, PCBs & heavy metals.
If properly regulated, it is an important industry — but BC lacks clear laws. 2/ #bcpoli
It is globally recognized as having the potential to pollute shorelines with harmful substances like asbestos, PCBs & heavy metals.
If properly regulated, it is an important industry — but BC lacks clear laws. 2/ #bcpoli
Deep Water Recovery, the operation in Baynes Sound, was found out of compliance 4 times under BC’s Environmental Management Act.
The company received 3 warnings and 1 advisory.
Still the province refuses to issue fines or revoke their license 3/ #bcpoli
cbc.ca/news/canada/sh…
The company received 3 warnings and 1 advisory.
Still the province refuses to issue fines or revoke their license 3/ #bcpoli
cbc.ca/news/canada/sh…
