“I don’t agree with it, especially because Bellingham is known as this green city.... Gathering coal is destructive to the communities it comes from.”
Tori Henderson, sophomore, undecided
“There are far better options for economic growth in the area. While it is important to create jobs, the potential for pollution and disruption of the ecosystem is in no way worth it."
Kathryn Hale, sophomore, undecided
“We have a duty to start protecting our environment now. Of course, the terminal will bring jobs, among other things. But also, what is the cost? The cost is our environment, our future and the beautiful Bellingham area.”
Nathanial Helligso, senior, communication
“It is a bad idea because of the harms the coal can bring [to health]. The coal dust could get into the water and seagrass, where the herring live... It may pose a good opportunity for job growth, but human health and environmental harms outweigh that factor.”
Chris Young, freshman, undecided
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