The Site C dam no longer makes economic sense and construction on the project should be halted immediately, according to researchers from the University of British Columbia.
That recommendation comes on the heels of a major new study that examines the business case for Site C given major changes in economic and energy market conditions since the project was first proposed in the 1980s.
“We brought together a team of experts in energy and engineering and took a look at the business case for Site C as it stands today,” Karen Bakker, professor at the University of British Columbia and co-author (Read more…) the report, told DeSmog Canada.
“In fact it’s so weak, we’re arguing the project should be paused.”
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