Phasefront, an ecological disaster?
September 26, 29481 - [Global]
INewland (IRRK) - Since Phasefront's announcement to open a shop in Newland, on the Newland Lake specifically, various environmental groups have raised their concerns about this endeavour.
Local groups, like the one led by Miss Ernetta, a former candidate during the mayoral elections of Newland, as well as small Departments of Omni-Tek who are responsible for analysing ecological impacts of the corporations various projects - yeah, right - up to such well known groups as the infamous Eco Warriors under the lead of Kisra Delus.
All have filed petitions with either the Newland Council or Phasefront to point out that the planned structure within the Lake will have a tremendous negative impact on the local wildlife and the water quality. The most pessimistic voices use the lake east of Newland City in the Newland Desert as an example of the lake's future.
Mayor King had the following statement for us: "I'm happy that the inhabitants of Newland care for their home to this extend, but I can assure you that the Council would never allow anyone to destroy the sensitive environment of our precious home.". The official statement by Phasefront about this was: "Phasefront is aware of its responsibility towards nature and takes every possible step to protect it from any possible impact our facilities might have. The shop in Newland Lake will be highly self-contained and only use resources provided by the city's supplies. Furthermore, all types of waste will be recycled, cleaned and properly disposed. The continued badmouthing of our corporation is clearly initiated by either our business opponent or Mayor King's political and economical opponents."
While the ecological concerns are most likely based on nothing but bad dreams, there are some valid points which must be addressed. The design and placement of the shop does not fit at all in the beautiful scenery of Newland Lake. The monstrous concrete island in the middle of this magnificent lake will utterly destroy its tourist appeal to everyone not born in Borealis. To this complaint, our Mayor had to say: "While not everyone might like the design, the positive impact of its presence will be far larger than the negative. There will definitely be more people visit Newland with the shop than without."