In Canada, the debate about how to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution often invokes questions of costs. Communities worry about what will happen to their industries or their jobs if the government takes tough action on global warming.
Tackling climate change means changing the way we produce and consume energy, and any change of that magnitude carries some cost. But it also creates new opportunities. And there’s a clear message from economists studying climate change: action is cheaper than the alternative.
Download our "A Closer Look at Costs" fact sheet to learn about the latest research on the economic impacts and opportunities of reducing GHG emissions and adapting to climate change.
