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Process is worse than coal burning
Burnaby's waste-to-energy incinerator should not be expanded as it creates a demand for more waste and emits a substantial amount of greenhouse gases, according to a new study.
Van Dongen puts Lake on hot seat over burner
Abbotsford South independent MLA John van Dongen waded into the proposed Metro Vancouver incinerator debate before the end of the sitting of the Legislature, questioning the B.C. Liberals' stand on the issue and their choice of a candidate who is a known supporter of the trash burning option.
'Cavalier attitude' won't fly with MLA or residents
Chilliwack MLA John Les may be leaving politics in a few months but he's going out with guns blazing.
Metro trashes chance for panel observer
Abbotsford's mayor and the chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District are dismayed with Metro Vancouver waste committee's decision to deny the FVRD an observer on the independent expert panel overseeing the proposed waste-to-energy project.
More research needed
Three years ago I attended a public information session at which options for disposing of solid waste in Metro Vancouver were discussed.
No seat for Fraser Valley on energy project panel
Metro Vancouver's waste committee has rejected a request by the Fraser Valley Regional District to allow an "observer" to sit on an independent expert panel overseeing the proposed waste-to-energy project.
Farmers smell a bad idea
The Delta Farmers' Institute is voicing its opposition to a regional district plan to charge farms that produce what may be considered offensive odours.
Mayor claims ash cover up
Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz has lashed out at Metro Vancouver and the environment minister over toxic fly ash from the Burnaby incinerator discovered at the Cache Creek landfill.
Burning not a good answer
There are some stupid people in the world, and it seems that some of them managed to get elected and allegedly represent the public interest on the waste management committee of Metro Vancouver.
Farm looks to turn manure into energy
An East Delta dairy farm wants to build a biogas plant to produce electricity.
Province pledges thorough review of incinerator
The provincial government is promising a thorough environmental assessment process before approving any waste-toenergy plants.
Vaudeville needs recycling
Your Waste To Energy (WTE) Vaudeville act [Burning issue good and bad, March 27 Opinion, Langley Advance] needs recycling. Garbage is not useless. Even though we don't do it yet, most of it is recyclable.
Burning issue good and bad
Following the logic trail down the road that burns waste to create energy comes off sounding like one of those old Vaudeville "That's good! No, that's bad! No, that's good!" skits.
Burning issue good and bad
Following the logic trail down the road that burns waste to create energy comes off sounding like one of those old Vaudeville "That's good! No, that's bad! No, that's good!" skits.
Issue good and bad
Following the logic trail down the road that burns waste to create energy comes off sounding like one of those old Vaudeville "That's good! No, that's bad! No, that's good!" skits.
Burning issue good and bad
Following the logic trail down the road that burns waste into energy comes off sounding like one of those old Vaudeville "That's good! No, that's bad! No, that's good!" skits.
Burning issue good and bad
Following the logic trail down the road that burns waste to create energy comes off sounding like one of those old Vaudeville "That's good! No, that's bad! No, that's good!" skits.
TFN still in running for incinerator
The Tsawwassen First Nation could be an ideal candidate for a regional waste-to-energy facility.
Company fueled by new contract
A local bioenergy company has been awarded $1.5 million to build an "energy garden" that uses kitchen scraps to help light homes.
