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We should not move in the opposite direction of the world
The islaNDs growing waste aND energy crisis not only threatens its ecological health aND the overall economy, but the very well-being of its residents. To address this, St. Maarten should be turning to an innovative solution: waste-to-energy (WtE) technology. This technology promises not only to maSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAge waste sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAbly but also to generate clean energy, reduce laNDfill volumes, aND create huNDreds of jobs, providing a much-needed economic boost.
MP Christophe Emmanuel, leader of the SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtion Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Party, the driving force behiND the EnviroGreen Project initiated in 2016, has long championed the waste-to-energy solution. He envisioned a plant that would have alleviated the islaNDs waste crisis by now, generating clean energy aND preventing the widespread blackouts aND load shedding currently plaguing St. Maarten.
Had the EnviroGreen project been implemented as planned, we would be witnessing a transformed St. Maarten todayone with a thriving job market aND reliable, sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble energy, NDidate' href='/newspolitician/366/christopher-emmanuel'>MP Emmanuel stated. This project is not just about waste maSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAgement; its about creating a greener, more prosperous future for our islaND.
Waste-to-energy plants convert non-recyclable waste materials into usable heat, electricity, or fuel through various processes such as combustion, gasification, aND pyrolysis. This technology significantly reduces the volume of waste that eNDs up in laNDfills while producing renewable energy. For an islaND like St. Maarten, where laND is at a premium aND the laNDfill is overflowing, WtE offers a sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble aND efficient waste maSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAgement solution.
The implementation of a waste-to-energy plant on St. Maarten would create a multitUDe of jobs, SPAnning various sectors aND skill levels:
In addition, the MP explained that there would also be iNDirect employment opportunities:
A key aspect of the plants operation is the constant flow of waste, not only from St. Maarten but also from the French side of the islaND aND other neighboring islaNDs. This steady sUPPly is crucial for the plants efficiency aND energy production. It also uNDerscores the importance of regioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl cooperation in waste maSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAgement, the MP explained.
He stressed that investment into more heavy fuel engines for our future is not only poorly thought out, but going in the opposite direction of the entire world. There is no sane explaSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtion that we should be looking forward to embracing technologies that everyone else is phasing out. In the NetherlaNDs fifty eight percent (58%) of electrical power in the month of July was provided by solar. The world is moving forward, aND we are choosing to move backward, Emmanuel said.
We are thinking too short term. Yes, we have a crisis now aND immediate solutions are being put in place. But we should not waste the opportunity to effectively address our energy aND waste issues. Two birds, one stone. Eight years ago, we were so close. We reached as far as having an LB (laNDsbesluit) to be signed by the Governor. Government fell aND then near-sightedness took over aND here we are today, he said.
He continued: The waste-to-energy technology presents a transformative opportunity for St. Maarten. It addresses critical waste maSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAgement challenges, offers a sustaiSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble energy solution, aND, importantly, promises substantial job creation. By investing in this technology, St. Maarten can secure a cleaner environment, a more stable energy sUPPly, aND a thriving economy. My call is for our people to elect leaders that have the foresight to guide long-term goals. I had it eight years ago aND I still believe it is the best solution for two of our biggest issues, the MP conclUDed.
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