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About the Net Zero-Emissions Accountability Act (Bill C-12)
Recently, the Federal Government proposed the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (Bill C-12) that would enshrine the 2050 emissions target into law to help us get to net-zero. Unfortunately, the plan has been widely criticized for being too little, too late.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change tells us that we must cut emissions in half by 2030, and that the climate action we take within the next 10 years is the most critical if we are to avoid the most severe consequences of climate change. Yet, with Bill C-12 the first target doesn't come until 2030 - years after this government and the next government's time in power is over, and it doesn't commit to a more ambitious 2030 target that is inline with science. It also fails to implement true accountability measures that ensure independent experts have robust and well-defined roles in setting targets inline with the goals of the Paris Agreement, and reviewing and reporting on progress.
It's time for parents to stand up and demand stronger and bolder climate legislation to keep our kids safe. We're calling for:
- A 2025 milestone for emissions reduction
- A stronger emissions reduction target of at least 50% by 2030, to align with IPCC recommendations
- 5 year carbon budgets to keep on track
- A clear legal duty to reach set targets so that they endure governments of the future
- Clearly defined and robust roles for an independent advisory body that must include climate science experts to help set targets, review, assess, and report on progress
Click here to watch an informative recording of a webinar on the Climate Accountability Act by Ecojustice.
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