Posted on 15/05/08
Methane extraction threatens rivers, report says
VANCOUVER -- A new report released by the Pembina Institute raises fears about the possible impact of coal-bed methane extraction on three major salmon rivers in northwestern British Columbia.The institute says commercial coal-bed methane development has never taken place in a salmon watershed before, and it describes as "an irresponsible experiment" a provincial plan allowing Shell Canada Ltd. into the headwaters of the Stikine, Skeena and Nass rivers.
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