Federal approval of B.C. marine terminal faces dual legal challenges in Canada, U.S.

Ottawa gave the green light to the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project last month, provided it meets hundreds of legally-binding conditions that minimize its risk to local ecosystems.

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Why would such a big deal be made about coal export service from the USA to #RobertsBankTerminal here in BC? Because US ports have taken a stance and won't allow it due to the grave environmental impacts. But here in Canada we're just a little too addicted to the money and are just fine with exporting it. #PortofVancouver and Canadian government are pushing hard on massively expanding #Deltaport even when there's massive opposition from local communities. #climatechange
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Powder River Basin coal company files common carrier complaint against BNSF Railway - Trains

WASHINGTON – Navajo Transitional Energy Co. says BNSF Railway has violated its common carrier obligations by failing to provide adequate service for its Powder River Basin export coal trains. NTEC, in a complaint filed with the Surface Transportation Board on Friday, says BNSF has failed to provide adequate service from the Spring Creek Mine in [...]Read More...

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