Should we be surprised that Canadian premiers have announced they can't decide on a national plan to cut greenhouse gases? According to the
Globe & Mail, "although a number of provinces have separate ideas for combatting climate change, they have not been able to reach an accord on a national scheme."
Some premiers say a national project can't be organized until after the U.S. elections kickstarts ideas. Also, the Globe reported premiers will refrain from "even trying for unanimity this year after Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's push for a national carbon-trading idea fizzled at last year's meeting over opposition from many of his colleagues, notably Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach."
A stalled climate plan in Canada. Isn't that just an excuse for ignoring the real issues? Using the U.S. elections as an excuse may appease some public concerns but it comes off as whiny and ignorant. Sure, what the U.S. does with climate change will affect us, but it would be ideal if Canadian politicians also sought their own accord to combat greenhouse gases.
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