Mortgaging our planet’s…

Mortgaging our planet’s future health for short term monetary gain cannot continue to happen otherwise we will drive the human species to extinction.

The cap and trade program is one of the most important tools currently in place that encourages large carbon emitters to reduce their footprint.

Make no mistake, there is absolutely no disputing the fact that carbon emissions are the main cause of increased global temperatures over the past two centuries. Ignoring or denying this is just plain selfish. Selfish because a few are allowed to profit financially at the expense of the planet and the entire human race.

Putting a price on carbon does not negatively affect all business. There are many technologies available today that will reduce large emitter’s carbon footprint and show a very favourable business case such that their business will continue to thrive in the long run.

Those who oppose cap and trade are not the forward thinking individuals who contribute to economic growth, they are the same stale close minded people who both hinder economic growth and are deniers of what science is telling us so clearly.

I plead to the government and all MPPs who have a vote. Please don’t vote based on the colour of your campaign signs, vote based on what is right. Vote to keep cap and trade and be on the right side of history.