BC's GHG Emissions, 2000 - 2018
Paris agreement: 30% reduction on 2005 ghg emissions by 2030.
BC's commitment: 2005 ghg = 64.682 * 0.7 = 45.277mt
Where is BC? 2018 ghg emissions - 67.924 mt or 19.4046 mt short
#BCpoli #ClimateCrisis
Paris agreement: 30% reduction on 2005 ghg emissions by 2030.
BC's commitment: 2005 ghg = 64.682 * 0.7 = 45.277mt
Where is BC? 2018 ghg emissions - 67.924 mt or 19.4046 mt short
#BCpoli #ClimateCrisis
Since 2008 BC has had a country high carbon tax.
BC's emissions have risen 6 of the last 8 years.
Regressive taxes DO NOT reduce emissions.
BC's emissions have risen 6 of the last 8 years.
Regressive taxes DO NOT reduce emissions.
BC's GHG Emission inventory:
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/en…
We're 2 years late on emissions. April we'll get 2019 data.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/en…
We're 2 years late on emissions. April we'll get 2019 data.
I've been a strong opponent of the carbon tax from day 1. It's ineffective at the level we have, doesn't work in the real world and it's a regressive tax.
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