Concern for the environment is one thing. But Environemental zealotry can be so destructive.
Lori Ackerman, Mayor of Fort St. John, British Columbia argues for Canadian industry in general and the importance of oil and gas.
"Even renewable sources of energy that many may feel are far removed from traditional energy industries, such as wind farms or solar panels, rely on petroleum products to develop the infrastructure required. "Those blades on wind turbines aren't made from bamboo," Ackerman quips."
"Innovation requires investment, so when the energy sector is thriving, there is greater investment available which allows innovation to thrive too. This makes the industry more efficient, more effective, and more environmentally-friendly by helping it to operate with a lighter footprint."
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