EDMONTON — Ed Whittingham, executive director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to climate change legislation being introduced in the Alberta Legislature.
“Today’s introduction of legislation to implement the Alberta Climate Leadership Plan is a momentous occasion. For far too long plans to address climate change have been about talk. Now we are seeing action.
“Environmentalists, economists and a growing list of political leaders agree; a carbon price is the most effective way to reduce greenhouse gas pollution that causes climate change.
“The levy will be used to rebate low and middle income Albertans and allow for investment in energy efficiency, green infrastructure, renewable energy and technology, while protecting consumers from volatile energy costs and creating jobs. It’s what Alberta needs in order to do our fair share on climate change and stay globally competitive.”
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Kirk Heuser
Communications Lead, Pembina Institute
587-585-4522
