For far too long residents living near the Donkin Coal mine have endured a health crisis that the Premier of Nova Scotia has shamefully ignored. The Donkin mine has been generating relentless tonal noise while the Premier turns a blind eye to the real harm this is causing to the health of local residents.
It is alarming that our Premier chooses to overlook the mounting evidence that continuous exposure to tonal noise can cause serious health problems, including sleep disturbances, anxiety and chronic stress.
Despite countless complaints from residents, no effective noise mitigation measures have been implemented. Instead, the Premier has allowed the situation to persist for over five years, neglecting to prioritize the health and well-being of Nova Scotians.
This lack of action is a failure of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia to protect the health and well-being of citizens who deserve to live in peaceful, safe communities. And, most importantly, it’s a failure to honour the trust placed in elected officials to protect their constituents.
As Nova Scotians, we have the right to a safe and healthy environment where the effects of industrial activity do not come at the expense of our mental and physical health.
The Premier must take responsibility and implement immediate solutions to mitigate the harmful noise pollution from the Donkin mine. Nova Scotians deserve better than to live in an environment that compromises their health for the sake of unchecked industry. The time to act is now.
Catherine Fergusson
South Port Morien
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