A lot of people have raised concerns about the environmental impacts of natural gas production in BC, but very few have raised questions about the local environmental impacts of the export process itself, including liquefaction and tanker traffic. The Gitga'at First Nation is raising those concerns.

Current LNG proposals could bring upwards of 1000 tanker trips per year through Gitga'at traditional territory, and the LNG liquefaction plants themselves could bring significant air pollution to an already strained local airshed, as well as greenhouse gas emissions.

Gas plants a concern for natives The Province - ‎Dec. 2, 2012 A small First Nation says it has been a challenge to keep up with the pace of proposed development along the north coast. Leaders of the Gitga'at First Nation of Hartley Bay expressed particular concern Friday over proposed liquid natural gas plants...

Kitimat band says B.C.'s LNG plan will increase greenhouse gases, tanker traffic The Province, Canada.com, Nanaimo Daily News, Brandon Sun and six others - ‎Nov. 30, 2012 "The Douglas Channel is our bread and butter," said Arnold Clifton, chief councillor of the community best known for rescuing passengers from the Queen of the North ferry after it ran aground six years ago...

Gitga'at First Nation Raises LNG Concerns - Air pollution among issues cited CFTK TV and CJFW - ‎Nov. 30, 2012 Another Northwest First Nation is raising concerns about LNG development on the North Coast. The Gitga'at First Nation at Hartley Bay says a new report by the David Suzuki Foundation has reinforced its view that plans to export liquefied natural gas through their traditional territories...