Drax addresses emission concerns raised by BBC Documentary

Burns Lake Lakes District News
July 3, 2024
Category: Carbon, Climate & Bioenergy
Region: Canada, Canada West

Mike Comeau, a Burns Lake resident is supporting the BBC documentary alleging numerous environmental violations by Drax Global. The documentary examines various environmental and regulatory challenges linked to Drax’s biomass operations in Canada, including logging old-growth wood for the pellet plant and high emissions of its facilities in B.C.  Specifically, emissions in Burns Lake were reported to be three times the allowed limit in one instance. …Comeau expressed particular concern about emissions affecting air quality and environmental standards in Burns Lake. He said he reported instances of smog from the pellet plant to the local Conservation Officer, including sending photos during severe episodes. …The company said it undertook corrective actions and recalibrated equipment setting to ensure optimal performance, and the Burns Lake pellet plant has since passed four consecutive stack tests.  

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