On October 8, 2018 the UN…

On October 8, 2018 the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report warning of the effects of climate warming 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Only with an urgent, coordinated, focused effort will we (everyone, around the world) be able to save enough ecosystem services to support future human generations. I am including the summary from the Green Party's earlier submission because I agree with their proposed way forward and urge the Conservative government to adopt a climate plan that moves Ontario towards carbon neutrality. I've included a link to their full report as well as the UN report.

Summary:

Bill 4 fails to match the urgency of the climate crisis and represents a major step backward in the fight against climate change.
It is unfair and unreasonable to eliminate the province’s only climate plan without being transparent with the public about the plan to replace it.
Bill 4 closes Ontario for business to the $26 trillion global clean economy and will have a negative effect on clean jobs and investment.
Pollution pricing must be a pillar for a climate plan to be efficient and effective.
A credible climate plan would include binding targets to shift Ontario towards being 100% carbon neutral by 2050, supported by specific measures in the areas of energy efficiency, home and building heating, transportation, electricity, and climate adaptation.