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Fishing industry clashes with oil plans on Georges Bank
Texaco Canada Resources pursues two exploratory wells on Georges Bank despite strong local and environmental opposition. Ottawa’s permit decision is seen as highly political, with critics arguing drilling risks fishery values while Texaco cites meeting Canada’s long term energy needs. Representatives from both sides hold meetings and outreach to sway public opinion across Nova Scotia communities.
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Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
Georges
Texaco Canada Resources Ltd
Georges Bank
Gulf of Maine
Canada
United States
Ottawa
North America
U.S
Emily Bateson
The
Conservation Law Foundation
Boston
Peter Bijur
Texaco Canada Inc
Toronto
NORIG
National Sea Products Ltd
Halifax
Clearwater Fine Foods Inc
Bedford
N.S
Davis