NationStates Jolt Archive

The Issue

A group of Greenpeace protesters have called for an end to a government proposal to begin damming rivers in Sigma Octavus to increase water supplies and generate power.
The Debate
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The Issue
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"Think before you open your mouth," says engineer Sue-Ann Longfellow. "While Sigma Octavus may have to pay the price in animal diversity, as well as adverse effects on the environment, do we really want fossil-fuel based plants polluting Sigma Octavus? If you use your common sense, I think you'll find that damming some rivers would be a good idea. Plus, think of how much the economy would benefit from all the jobs these projects would create."
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The Government Position

The government has yet to formalize a position on this issue.

If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.

Yeah, we know. There was a typo that got through the editing. It should be:

A group of Greenpeace protesters have called for an end to a government proposal to begin damming rivers in Sigma Octavus to increase water supplies and generate power.
The Debate
"Don't build dams!" shouts protestor Zeke du Pont through a microphone heavily afflicted with feedback. "Do you know how many fish die in other dams in Your Region each year? Have you heard of the adverse effects building a dam has on the surrounding environment? Dam up this flood of dams, damn it!"
[Accept]


"Think before you open your mouth," says engineer Sue-Ann Longfellow. "While Sigma Octavus may have to pay the price in animal diversity, as well as adverse effects on the environment, do we really want fossil-fuel based plants polluting Sigma Octavus? If you use your common sense, I think you'll find that damming some rivers would be a good idea. Plus, think of how much the economy would benefit from all the jobs these projects would create."
[Accept]