Representation by Stephen McGrath Clark
- Date submitted
- 14 November 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The “Medworth” plan is ill conceived in several respects, and belies the government's ecological claims. I submit that, since this is not wartime, it is unconstitutional and irresponsible of the government to circumvent democracy and impose this horror by force. There is a looming climate catastrophe. Members of the government would not allow such a monstrosity close to one of their own homes. If the government goes against all common sense, then the real motives must be suspect. Why... ...turn waste into CO2 and noxious gases ... pollute the air and land … spend money on going backwards? Instead, we must... ... recycle ... reuse products and packaging ... find alternative uses for "waste" materials ... reduce manufacturing of waste ... reduce manufacture of non-recyclable materials ... be realistic in moving to sustainable power generation and storage The people have said "No" and their demands are... No autocratic imposition of unjustifiable policies No to the serious impact on air quality No to further road congestion No to impact on our house values No to HGV damage to roads and house foundations Instead... If it is forced ahead ahead, full compensation to local authorities and also to local residents, Full compensation for reduction in house prices and its consequential effects Ongoing compensation for traffic delays Ongoing compensation for extra fuel costs. There is also an opportunity cost of foregoing the use of the land and the money for civilised purposes. The real cost to the Nation and to the locality, both financial and ecological, is literally far more than its benefits. Mr Sunak halted fracking… can he now halt this misbegotten project?