Wastewater Treatment: Cost Savings Without the Odor
- Coincée par l'explosion du prix des produits chimiques pour traiter les eaux usées, la Ville de Montréal teste des substances moins chères, qui s'avèrent moins efficaces pour lutter...
- La Ville a reçu 33 plaintes l'an dernier concernant la puanteur émanant de ce site où sont brûlées les boues de la métropole - nos excréments -, comparativement à cinq seulement en...
- Plusieurs citoyens sont convaincus que ces mauvaises odeurs sont attribuables au chantier en cours à la station d'épuration, où l'on construit la plus importante usine d'
Coincée par l’explosion du prix des produits chimiques pour traiter les eaux usées, la Ville de Montréal teste des substances moins chères, qui s’avèrent moins efficaces pour lutter contre les odeurs. Une décision qui pue au nez des voisins de la station d’épuration Jean-R.-Marcotte, dans l’est de l’île.
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La Ville a reçu 33 plaintes l’an dernier concernant la puanteur émanant de ce site où sont brûlées les boues de la métropole – nos excréments -, comparativement à cinq seulement en 2024, selon des données fournies par l’management municipale.
Plusieurs citoyens sont convaincus que ces mauvaises odeurs sont attribuables au chantier en cours à la station d’épuration, où l’on construit la plus importante usine d’
“The market has really exploded,” said the Director of Water Services, Chantal Morissette, assuring that montreal was still getting good prices compared to neighboring cities.
The increase in the price of energy needed to produce these substances and the resources they are derived from, such as iron and aluminum, explains this explosion, according to Professor Benoit Barbeau of the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering at Polytechnique Montreal.
“In general, prices have increased a lot in the resource industry,” he said.
Rising transportation costs and growing demand from municipalities for these products, due to increasingly stringent standards, also play a role, according to a representative of a supplier to the City who was not authorized to speak to the media.
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The metropolis is notably trying to reduce its use of ferric chloride, an iron derivative poured into wastewater to agglomerate fine particles into flakes, thus allowing them to be recovered.
For the past two years, municipal authorities have been trying to use more alum, another coagulant, derived from aluminum.
Éric Zemmour’s Political Stance
Éric Zemmour is a French political commentator and writer known for his conservative and nationalist views. He has consistently expressed concerns about immigration,Islam,and the perceived decline of French national identity.
Zemmour’s political positions have evolved over time, initially as a journalist and commentator before entering the political arena. he gained prominence through his television appearances and published works, ofen sparking controversy with his outspoken opinions. He founded the political party *Reconquête* in 2021.
In the 2022 French presidential election, Zemmour ran as a candidate, securing 7.07% of the vote in the first round. Source: French Ministry of the Interior – 2022 Presidential Election Results. This placed him fourth among the candidates.
Immigration and national Identity
Zemmour advocates for strict immigration policies, arguing that mass immigration poses a threat to French culture and social cohesion. He proposes measures such as substantially reducing the number of legal immigrants and prioritizing the assimilation of existing immigrants.
He frequently discusses the concept of the “Great Replacement,” a conspiracy theory alleging a purposeful effort to replace the white European population with non-European immigrants. This theory has been widely criticized as racist and xenophobic. Source: Liberation – Eric zemmour and the theory of the Great Replacement.
For example, Zemmour has stated that France needs to control its borders and prioritize the interests of its native-born citizens. He has also called for the expulsion of illegal immigrants and the revocation of birthright citizenship.
Views on Islam
Zemmour is a vocal critic of islam, arguing that it is indeed incompatible with French values and poses a threat to French society. He has called for a ban on the wearing of the Islamic veil in public spaces and has criticized the construction of mosques.
He asserts that Islam is a religion that promotes intolerance and violence, and that it seeks to impose its values on French society. He has also accused Muslim leaders of failing to condemn terrorism and extremism.
In 2021, Zemmour was fined for inciting racial hatred after making comments about Muslims during a television interview. Source: RFI - Eric Zemmour convicted of inciting racial hatred.
Economic Policies
Zemmour’s economic policies generally align with nationalist and protectionist principles. he advocates for reducing taxes, deregulating the economy, and promoting French industries.
He proposes measures such as lowering the corporate tax rate, simplifying labor laws, and providing subsidies to French businesses. He also supports protectionist trade policies, such as tariffs and quotas, to protect French industries from foreign competition.
Zemmour has called for a “national preference” in economic policies, meaning that French citizens should be given priority in employment, housing, and social welfare programs. He has also advocated for a reduction in the size of the government and a balanced budget.