In an article titled “Shipping coal to China: A big export terminal north of Bellingham?” The Seattle PI reported yesterday on the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal:

About 350 people showed up Wednesday for a debate before Bellingham City Club. They heard eloquent, at times acrimonious, debate on an issue that could impact a local environment — but also a global climate undergoing warming from emissions of greenhouse gases.

Gateway Pacific, proposed for Cherry Point near Ferndale, is the latest in a long succession of debates over big projects proposed
for scenic coastlines and islands of Northwest Washington.

Read more in the Seattle PI