[LabComm] New Democrats challenge Campbell on climate change

[BC NDP Newswire]

New Democrats challenge Campbell on climate change



VICTORIA -- Opposition Leader Carole James today challenged the Campbell government to freeze greenhouse gas emissions and establish a Legislative Committee to set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the short, medium and long-term.

"Gordon Campbell has failed on climate change," said James. "He says he has a plan, but that plan has led to an increase in B.C.'s emissions. British Columbians want real leadership on climate change.

"I'm challenging Gordon Campbell to work with us to do better," said James. "Working together through the Legislature we can freeze emissions now, set emission reduction targets, and develop a plan that delivers on those commitments. B.C. can be among North America's climate change leaders. That's where British Columbians want us to be."

The plan put forward by the Opposition Caucus begins by capping emissions at 2007 levels. An all-party Climate Change Committee of the Legislature will be charged with consulting British Columbians and recommending greenhouse gas emission reduction targets before the end of the spring legislative session.

"With so little provincial action preceding it, an emissions cap is a tough target," said James. "We'll need strong government support beginning with this budget to help consumers and industry make the changes needed to cap emissions. But with leadership it's achievable."

Today, James announced six priorities for action on capping emissions -- to read them, <a href="http://nid-16443.newsdetail.bcndp.ca/">click here.</a>

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