Thoughts on Climate Change has nicely summarized an evaluation of the five major political parties platforms on climate change by the Sierra Club. As expected, the Cons fail:
Conservatives: F+View of the full report here."Comments: Needs to acknowledge the climate crisis, and stop obstructing progress at international meetings. It is essential for Canada to commit to an absolute reduction target with a 1990 baseline. Should abandon the misleading approach of intensity targets."
Bloc Quebecois: B"Comments: Develop a more detailed plan, and specify a price for carbon emissions."
Green Party: A-"Comments: A significant part of the revenue raised should be directed to achieve further greenhouse gas reductions."
Liberals: B+"Comments: Outline how the price on carbon will increase to a level to achieve a minimum 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Make a firm commitment to a target of a minimum 25% reduction in emissions by 2020."
NDP: B"Comments: Either include a carbon tax to put a price on carbon sooner, or provide details for how the plan will reach its target."
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