Changes that weaken…

Changes that weaken environmental laws for any reason are sadly the most irresponsible thing that we can be doing at this time. The environment is under tremendous pressure at this time and humans as a species are contributing to environmental degradation at an alarming and unsustainable rate. Reducing our carbon output and encouraging the growth of carbon absorbing plants and vegetation should be our priority. To change any laws such as the Greenbelt Act is short sighted. So called economic growth has to be measured against its environmental impact. The environment is our most precious commodity. It is what sustains us. We should be strengthening the laws and preserving the natural environment. There are many areas our all of our major urban centres that are neglected and under utilized and could be redeveloped for industry and urban growth. It may cost more to develop these than building a subdivision in a corn field, but that is the price we should accept. Air to breathe and food to sustain us and habitat for other species, this should be the priority.