Thread by @SoniaFurstenau

I'll be live tweeting the debate on this motion.

As a third party we haven't been given the opportunity to be on the speakers list for the motion. #bcpoli #ClimateCrisis #LNG #oilandgas

https://twitter.com/SoniaFurstenau/status/1507154813355655175

Debate on #LNG motion begins with BC Liberal MLA Mike Bernier suggesting that BC LNG can “help” with the transition away from coal.
LNG is not a transition fuel. The methane emissions from #fracking intensify the #ClimateEmergency

MLA Bernier states “we are losing billions in investment.”

No mention of billions in subsidies to prop up oil and gas industry.

Climate change is already costing billions.

Consider the costs of wildfires, droughts, floods.

.@MikeStarchuk from the @bcndp continues - speaks proudly of the largest private #oilandgas investment his government subsidized.

Says that fast tracking LNG without meeting environmental regulations is irresponsible.

Any LNG development in a #ClimateCrisis is irresponsible.

Says he does not support the motion w/out the caveat of ensuring there are proper environmental regulations.

Supporting any #LNG development right now in any shape and with any caveat is adding fuel to the fire. I wonder how many more @bcndp MLAs will take this stance? #bcpoli

MLA @ShirleyBond up next - Similar argument to @Mike_A_Bernier.

Fights back on the idea her party does not support ensuring LNG development fits within existing regulations. Pushes government to approve all 7 potential LNG projects. #bcpoli #LNG

Have yet to hear “climate emergency.”

Now @jinnysims is up. Begins by boasting about the @bcndp subsidizing the biggest #LNG project in BC history.

Says LNG must fit w/in #CleanBC - it already does not. Speaks about #NetZero2050, which is an abdication of responsibility to meet 2030 targets. #bcpoli #ClimateCrisis

@jinnysims @bcndp .@PeterMilobar says that the @bcndp is creating roadblocks to LNG development

Says that we barely impact world emissions so we should export LNG to help others.

Investing on LNG is a bad economic case and would hurt BC in the long run. #bcpoli #LNG

@jinnysims @bcndp @PeterMilobar We need to invest in #CleanEnergy and we should be focusing on becoming a knowledge based economy - the times of being a resource colony need to be over. #bcpoli

@jinnysims @bcndp @PeterMilobar .@DougRoutely is the first MLA to say #ClimateEmergency. Correctly states that any LNG projects approved now would take 8-10 years to get running.

Still talks up the biggest LNG project his gov’t subsidized. Says we need to stay on track with our #NetZero2050 roadmaps. #bcpoli

@jinnysims @bcndp @PeterMilobar .@DougRoutley17 says the @BCLiberals need to focus on being consistent - that is rich coming from the @bcndp since the only thing we have consistently seen in BC is our emissions rising and our targets being missed #bcpoli #ClimateChange

@jinnysims @bcndp @PeterMilobar @DougRoutley17 @bcliberals .@AndrewMercierBC next - says the @bcndp has focused on ensuring we have a good plan to bring in #oilandgas investments in BC whilst maintaining our environmental responsibilities. Boasts about the biggest #LNG project ever. #bcpoli #ClimateCrisis

@jinnysims @bcndp @PeterMilobar @DougRoutley17 @bcliberals @AndrewMercierBC A “plan” is not the response we need in a climate emergency. We need action to move us from #oilandgas as quickly as possible. #bcpoli #ClimateCrisis

@jinnysims @bcndp @PeterMilobar @DougRoutley17 @bcliberals @AndrewMercierBC .@AndrewMercierBC's argument amounts to choosing the lesser evil because #oilandgas revenues could pay for child care - maybe stop subsidizing oil and gas to the tune of $1 billion dollars year and you’ll find the revenue to pay for much needed programs. #bcpoli

@jinnysims @bcndp @PeterMilobar @DougRoutley17 @bcliberals @AndrewMercierBC .@ellisbross says the @bcndp are saying the right words but are not putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to LNG development. #bcpoli #ClimateCrisis

@jinnysims @bcndp @PeterMilobar @DougRoutley17 @bcliberals @AndrewMercierBC @ellisbross .@RickGlumacBC also says #ClimateChange. Says the @BCLiberals don’t believe in climate change.

Promotes #CleanBC but fails to mention their LNG developments means we don't meet those targets.

#ClimateDelay is the new #climatedenial and his @bcndp gov’t are the kings of delay.

@jinnysims @bcndp @PeterMilobar @DougRoutley17 @bcliberals @AndrewMercierBC @ellisbross @RickGlumacBC I took a chance & stood to speak. Usually Private Members Motions are never voted on (a thread on that is later) - but if we are going to have a conversation about supporting #LNG there needs to be accountability - I’ve called for a vote, it happens at 6pm. #bcpoli
End of Debate

@shirleybond @Mike_A_Bernier First time live tweeting a debate - ran into some technical difficulties (I replied to myself instead of continuing the thread😅). Here is the rest of it:

https://twitter.com/SoniaFurstenau/status/1508510877036601344?s=20&t=uAabS64Zljo0-_5DGKecZA