A Swedish company called Northvolt plans to build a battery factory on a contaminated site along the Richelieu River. The federal government is investing $1.37 billion in this project.
Construction of the plant will disturb the toxic materials in the soil that could poison the river. This puts several endangered species, including beluga whales, at serious risk.
The decision to build the Northvolt plant on this toxic site was influenced by intense lobbying. The project went ahead without a needed environmental review. These actions put profits before our planet.
Join our call for an urgent environmental assessment to protect the Richelieu and St. Lawrence rivers. We can help ensure the safety of the animals that live there.
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