Getting a social licence

摘要

THE ARRIVAL OF SEISMIC CREWS AND THEN drilling rigs used to be good news in rural communities across Western Canada.It signalled needed economic activity and was seen as an opportunity by most rural residents,not a threat.Not anymore.Today,oil and gas explorers need to sell their prospective neighbours not only on the benefits of development,but also on how they will mitigate any risks it may entail.