This letter is in response to an article about Wabash Valley Resources and statements in the Sept. 17 Tribune Star.
Legitimate questions?
There is no such thing as a stupid question! The one who asks the question may in fact be doing a service to those around them.
We always tell our children that there is no such thing as a “stupid question” but WVR doesn’t seem to think so, especially when they only want to respond to what they call “legitimate questions.”
During a public meeting, we asked WRV about unintended plume migration, we asked about pipeline corrosion, we asked about CO2 leaks. Were those legitimate questions? WRV answered those questions by saying “It won’t happen,” “It doesn’t work like that!” Are those legitimate answers?
The recent CO2 leak at ADM proves that our questions are legitimate and, “It does work like that!” In fact, there are many studies that back up our concerns about earthquakes, water contamination, pipeline ruptures and risks to the public.
Believe in the science?
There is such a thing as a cherry-picker — the one who overlooks, directly suppresses or ignores evidence and only uses the information that supports their narrative.
We always teach our children to be critical thinkers, investigate, read, research and to look at all aspects of science, but it appears WVR doesn’t want full transparency. They pick and choose what they want the public to know.
During a public meeting, we asked about class VI wells, we asked about CO2 pipelines. WVR answered with “there are thousands of wells in Indiana” and “there are thousands of miles of pipeline in Indiana,” but they were not referring to CO2. WVR was comparing apples to oranges. They were “cherry picking” information and data that was supportive of their project.
It is apparent from this article and many others WVR is only trying to discredit our community. They want everyone to think this community is uneducated; therefore, they cannot possibly understand, let alone believe in the science.
Well WVR, we are not rubes!
We have investigated, read, researched and looked at all aspects of science regarding your pilot project. We are critical thinkers and know that this puts our children, community, water and our environment in great danger. We may not be scientists, but we sure know the facts. CO2 pipelines and injection sites put our community at risk.
We say “No” to Wabash Valley Resources!
— Daniel Kos,
West Terre Haute
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