EAs Marshdale and Salt Spring, Pictou Co.

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I am writing as a resident of Pictou Co. Both of the Environmental Assessments for the proposed Marshdale and Salt Spring sites should be dismissed. Below, please find comprehensive arguments prepared by alternate energy expert Neal Livingston that in my opinion, obviate any serious consideration of these projects. I echo his objections.

To these comments I will also add my voice to the concerns already expressed by many Pictou County residents regarding the excessive use of water these proposed projects are projected to use. The summer of 2025 should alarm all Nova Scotians given the lengthy drought that was experienced. This type of drought should be expected to occur again in the future. Large industrial sites such as those proposed that use huge amounts of water would put the public at risk and affect other industries such as agriculture.

Nova Scotia should not be considering investing billions of dollars in fossil fuels especially given the tremendous advance of renewable energy technologies. These proposed projects in Marshdale and Salt Springs are egregiously out of step with our country’s energy future. Instead, Nova Scotia should continue to focus on wind and solar and related technologies as it has been doing and not be distracted by the fantastical claims of fossil fuel based technologies.

Please register my opposition to these projects.