Is there a way to introduce major industrial projects in this province without triggering anger, protests, and maybe a public inquiry? We sought out fresh ideas

Published: Sept. 22, 2023, 2:40 a.m.

As we've been hearing, not everyone wants to see hundreds of giant wind turbines in western Newfoundland. Objections to the World Energy GH2 proposal sound familiar, because we have heard them during other large-scale industrial projects. People worry about threats to the natural beauty and ecology of the area. They say it's being rushed through, without enough public consultation. And they don't trust government, or industry. Which raises the question: what would a just and equitable mega-project look like, to these critics? Jamie Fitzpatrick asked them.