"Each year, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians generate more than 400,000 tonnes of waste materials at a rate of approximately two kilograms per person per day." - Newfoundland and Labrador Waste Management Strategy, 2002
Mercury, cadmium, dioxins and furons are pouring out of our incinerator. Plans of closing the incinerator are underway. However, until this outdated method of waste disposal stops we need the incinerator to be turned off on windy days to minimize the spread of poison across our communities. We need to do this, at the very least, for the sake of those who are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of these chemicals - our children. It is a very simple yet worthwhile action to take and can be easily accomplished if those in power choose to take the time and effort to do so.
No doubt the long overdue decision to shut down our incinerator and to build a landfill is a positive move forward for our community. However I think many of us are starting to lift our heads out of this collective fog (smog) and are looking for some real opportunities to build on this initial step towards responsible stewardship of our land. Let's get some programs in place which will allow us to recycle as many waste products as possible.
Despite any difficulty in facilitating new waste management programs which may arise, it is a necessity in Labrador West. Though it is costly upfront it will be much more difficult and costly in years to come to undo the damage that will be caused if we do little to nothing, as is the current action.
Part of the job description of our elected government is to forsee the best interests of the people. Much better options are available. To not take action for our own human health and for all other forms of life around us would be highly irresponsible and just plain senseless.
We need long term solutions and we need them now more than ever. Therefore, we, the undersigned, are demanding that our government support the best interests of the people. We want a real waste management strategy, and until such a strategy has been put in place, the incinerator should be shut off on days that we smell the poison.
"Each year, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians generate more than 400,000 tonnes of waste materials at a rate of approximately two kilograms per person per day." - Newfoundland and Labrador Waste Management Strategy, 2002
Mercury, cadmium, dioxins and furons are pouring out of our incinerator. Plans of closing the incinerator are underway. However, until this outdated method of waste disposal stops we need the incinerator to be turned off on windy days to minimize the spread of poison across our communities. We need to do this, at the very least, for the sake of those who are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of these chemicals - our children. It is a very simple yet worthwhile action to take and can be easily accomplished if those in power choose to take the time and effort to do so.
No doubt the long overdue decision to shut down our incinerator and to build a landfill is a positive move forward for our community. However I think many of us are starting to lift our heads out of this collective fog (smog) and are looking for some real opportunities to build on this initial step towards responsible stewardship of our land. Let's get some programs in place which will allow us to recycle as many waste products as possible.
Despite any difficulty in facilitating new waste management programs which may arise, it is a necessity in Labrador West. Though it is costly upfront it will be much more difficult and costly in years to come to undo the damage that will be caused if we do little to nothing, as is the current action.
Part of the job description of our elected government is to forsee the best interests of the people. Much better options are available. To not take action for our own human health and for all other forms of life around us would be highly irresponsible and just plain senseless.
We need long term solutions and we need them now more than ever. Therefore, we, the undersigned, are demanding that our government support the best interests of the people. We want a real waste management strategy, and until such a strategy has been put in place, the incinerator should be shut off on days that we smell the poison.
We signed the "Labrador West Waste Management Strategy" petition!
# 56:
8:32 am PDT, Oct 31,Helle Collin, Denmark
# 55:
9:01 pm PDT, Sep 30,Glenn Brown, Nebraska
# 54:
6:37 am PDT, Jul 25,Sylwia Podgórska, Poland
# 53:
1:55 am PDT, Jul 11,Gail Dair, Australia
# 52:
12:27 pm PDT, Jul 9,Jason Noble, Canada
The Waste Management Strategy has been in writing since 2002. Government promised funding to improve province-wide waste management years ago. It's time to see results. Please do the right thing for the people and environment of Labrador.
# 51:
7:43 am PDT, Jul 8,Ira Gayll Zamudio, Philippines
# 50:
6:15 am PDT, Jul 7,Jonas Roberts, Canada
# 49:
5:20 am PDT, Jul 6,Lee Everts, Canada
# 48:
5:17 am PDT, Jul 6,Dan Ficken, Canada
No matter where we live, proper waste management is essential to the health of our people and our environment. It is an appropriate choice for our government to make to get us up to speed in the 21st century. The longer we wait, the worse this problem will become.
# 47:
4:42 pm PDT, Jul 5,Diana Baird, Canada
# 46:
8:00 am PDT, Jul 5,Brandon Gillis, Canada
# 45:
2:45 pm PDT, Jul 4,Lynn Barnes, Michigan
# 44:
11:15 am PDT, Jul 4,Name not displayed, Canada
# 43:
10:47 am PDT, Jul 4,Travis Taylor, Canada
An excellent and obviously necessary initiative; good work Concerned Citizens. I hope someone in power will open their eyes and ears to hear your logic and reason!
# 42:
7:11 am PDT, Jul 4,Adi Pramono, Indonesia
save the planet!
# 41:
10:07 am PDT, Jul 3,George Blackwood, Canada
# 40:
7:56 am PDT, Jul 3,Yan Lajeunesse, Canada
# 39:
11:25 pm PDT, Jul 2,Cynthia B, Canada
# 38:
4:39 pm PDT, Jul 2,Steve Dale, Australia
# 37:
3:35 pm PDT, Jul 2,Len Reilly, Canada
It never ceases to amaze me that with so much concern in the world today about polution and so many Governments taking action to reduce it, there still exists some Governments who choose to bury their heads in it. There is little or no excuse to ignore the negative effects pollution has on the general population especially where there exists numerous success stories in other Provinces across Canada on ways to reduce these toxic emisions. For a Province who boosts a strong financial position, surely they can show that they are a responsible Government by sending adequate funding to their Muncipal Governments to not only improve their outdated waste management systems but rather to eradicate the emissions problem completely. I solute the Concerned Citizens of Labrador West for taking the initiative to pursue their interest and the interest of most Canadians in improving their environment. Thankfully the Government of Nova Scotia listened and we hope that your Government will listen also.
# 36:
12:44 pm PDT, Jul 2,Claudia Ioannidou, Cyprus
# 35:
8:28 am PDT, Jul 2,Kiersten Jensen, Canada
What I like most about this petition is it is not asking for anything drastic or expensive. It is demanding a practical and very simple solution to a very serious problem. I hope Labrador can see the wisdom in this solution and act quickly.
# 34:
8:02 am PDT, Jul 2,Carolyn Shapiro, Canada
# 33:
7:17 am PDT, Jul 2,Jacqueline Robinson, Georgia
# 32:
6:22 am PDT, Jul 2,Name not displayed, Canada
# 31:
5:57 am PDT, Jul 2,Lydia Sorflaten, Canada
We travelled up the coast of Labrador a year ago and love the country!
Keep it pristine and protect the health of the people.
# 30:
4:56 am PDT, Jul 2,Tracy Glynn, Canada
# 29:
3:53 am PDT, Jul 2,Sherie Hayden, Canada
# 28:
3:47 am PDT, Jul 2,Ryan Kelly, Canada
# 27:
3:22 am PDT, Jul 2,Steve Klein, Virginia
# 26:
10:12 pm PDT, Jul 1,Octavian Paul Draja, Romania
# 25:
7:35 pm PDT, Jul 1,Armand MacKenzie, Canada
I support the position expressed by the Concerned Citizens of Labrador West. I believe this is a very justified position, reasonable and sincerely hope that the authorities will find room to accommodate the interests of the Concerned Citizens of Labrador.
# 24:
4:33 pm PDT, Jul 1,Kayla Pelley, Canada
# 23:
4:15 pm PDT, Jul 1,Jason Hancock, Canada
I visit Lab City on a regular basis and there are much better ways to go about waste management. We here in Halifax Regional Municipality have been recycling responsibly for many years, limiting the amount of waste into our landfills. You can create much organic soil that can be resold to offset some of the front end production set up costs. Not only will this soil help offset cost but it will greatly improve the quality of vegetables and flowers coming from individuals gardens. Don't delay the progess of eliminating the incinerator. It is time that Lab City moved into the current times of ecological responsiblity.
# 22:
4:01 pm PDT, Jul 1,Viola Bartlett, Canada
If you are looking for great ideas for waste management Truro, Nova Scotia has a lot to offer. Colchester county is doing a good job of keeping up with modern ways of controlling and reducing waste.
# 21:
1:50 pm PDT, Jul 1,Amanda Ford, Canada
# 20:
1:50 pm PDT, Jul 1,Jennifer Coburn, Canada
# 19:
10:15 am PDT, Jul 1,Madeleine Flandreau, California
