Canada @lemmy.ca pipsqueak1984 @lemmy.ca 3 wk. ago

'Internal purposes only': Memo backs claim Trudeau government suppressing carbon-tax impact data

nationalpost.com 'Internal purposes only': Memo backs claim Trudeau government suppressing carbon-tax impact data

It seems to confirm the parliamentary budget officer's claim that the government put a gag on him to not talk about its internal numbers.

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The problem with the carbon tax is the same problem with the US's Obamacare. It's the conservative solution that liberals picked because they thought it would be the easiest way to get the right on board with a plan of action.

In reality, the easiest way to get the right on board with a plan of action is if you either bribe them or threaten them with an overwhelming show of force. They can't be worked with, only steamrolled.
Trudeau and his government are moving us backwards in climate change action. Thing are already worse in terms of weather with extreme heat already hitting us in May and June.

Climate scientists everywhere are simply giving up any hope lately with how not a single government cares about climate change and how bad we're fucking up out planet.
- And PP's campaign is half about undoing everything that's been done so gas guzzling F350 drivers in Alberta are happy and vote for him.
  
  There's no winning this without economic impact and mass anger from the population.
- moving us backwards in climate change action. Thing are already worse in terms of weather
  
  The entire rest of the world is destroying the environment too. Carbon tax is a good step we can take in the right direction, but don't expect to see any change to the climate disasters affecting us just because our country enacts a good climate policy.
  
  It's not good enough. It's basically allowing companies to share their pollution output.
- What are you doing to help solve the problem or mitigate your personal contributions to the problem?
  
  Someone could reply to your comment saying they just follow their municipal guidelines and they could be doing more than someone with a long list of whatever because their government has implemented better climate action systems.
  
  Grilling individuals on their personal contributions is unproductive because climate change is a systemic, societal issue that is beyond any individual.
  
  Sure put it on the consumer again like every other climate policy. You have to do this you have to do that well companies are polluting far more then the general public is but they get a free pass cause You can do something.
  
  Sure, I'll tell you.
  
  I'm living in a medium density condo building with 25% of it dedicated to social housing. In an area where I have everything I need within a 10-30 minute walk. Living right next to a subway line and several bus lines that can take me to all the key areas in my city, which I use everyday, in addition to biking. I recycle anything that's recyclable. Compost everything that's compostable. Buy my groceries from a local green grocer and buy everything I can buy in bulk using reusable containers. I repair my stuff as much as I can even if it costs more than a brand new one. Buy a lot of used products, such as electronics to minimize e-waste. Speaking of which, I bring any other waste to my borough's eco center.
  
  I think I'm doing my part, wouldn't you say?

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