"We do not inherit the earth…

"We do not inherit the earth from our parents, but instead, borrow it from our children"

I deeply value conservation and environmental preservation.  Please acknowledge the importance of our environment, and make policy decisions reflecting the need to preserve our environment for our children.

Nuclear power generation stations in Ontario are aging, and as safe as everyone may tout them to be, they will always inherently carry a potential for disaster, no matter how minor that potential may be thought to be.  Many people around the work have died from unforeseen nuclear disasters, but I doubt anyway that anyone has died because of wind farm or solar farm disaster.

Please think about how your decisions as a legistor today will be regarded in 50 or 100 years.  It is no secret that the world is moving towards renewable energy, so rather than be a follower, help Ontario be a leader.  In 50 or 100 years, do you want to be seen as having been on the "wrong side" of history?    If your argument is that climate change doesn't exist, or renewables cost too much, consider the value to province in protecting our water, our air, and our land.  There are health benefits to be found with renewables, social benefits, and environmental benefits........ Non-renewable energy just can't compete.

Ontario could be the first province in Canada to commit to 100% renewable energy goals , and doing so could spurn huge economic benefit for the province.  It would give huge credibility to solar panel and wind turbine manufacturers to be able to say that their products are made in a province powered entirely by renewable energy.   Universities and colleges could be developing new programs related to renewable energy and attracting students from around the globe.  Companies specializing in consulting, environmental assessment, and engineering could be likely be drawn to the province as well.

Please, when you make policy decisions that will effect our province, think not of yourself and your current generation, but think of your grandchildren.  What decision do you think they would be proud of you for making?

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