What next after the People’s Climate March?
Last Sunday, I was among the 400,000 in the streets of New York participating in the People’s Climate March, the largest climate protest in history.
I applaud everyone in Salmon Arm who joined in solidarity with thousands in communities across Canada and around the world.
Being part of such a mass of humanity was exhilarating, striving with people from all walks of life and ethnicity for a common goal – a livable world for future generations.
I came home energized with the realization it is now time to roll up our sleeves and do what we can to quickly change our path to a low carbon future.
There is a way forward that is elegant in its simplicity – a steadily-rising fee on carbon-based fuels that returns revenue to households.
Such a fee can quickly reduce our carbon emissions, grow the economy, and protect low and middle income people.
The price signal will rapidly spur innovation, opening up new business opportunities, as we move toward low carbon energy.
I urge everyone to educate your elected officials, business leaders, and community members about this simple solution for creating a safe future for our children.
We have a moral obligation to demand serious action now.
Laura Sacks
