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2009 Budget - Core Climate Plan Intact but Lacks Green Stimulus

Leading environmental groups praised the BC government's February 2009 budget for reaffirming its commitment to tackle climate change. Yet the groups also said BC’s promised transition to a “low carbon economy” will be stalled by failing to introduce a true green stimulus package and increasing subsidies to carbon-emitting sectors such as oil and gas industries.

Victoria, BC Feb 20, 2009 - Seven leading environmental groups praised the BC government today for reaffirming its commitment to tackle climate change. Yet the groups say BC’s promised transition to a “low carbon economy” will be stalled by the BC government’s lack of leadership in failing to introduce a true green stimulus package, and the jump in subsidies to carbon-emitting sectors such as oil and gas industries.

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