The provincial government today released two action plans — Charting our Course: Climate Change Action Plan 2011 and Moving Forward: Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2011.
According to a news release, climate change presents both opportunities and risks for Newfoundland and Labrador. The action plan embraces all sectors and focuses on greenhouse gas reductions, as well as adaptation measures for the impacts of climate change such as sea-level rise and increased storm activity.
The release also notes that opportunities exist to improve energy efficiency in a cost-effective way in the province. In the energy efficiency plan, government says it recognizes the importance of leading by example and providing a strong and sustained focus that reaches out to all sectors of the economy.
Environment Minster Ross Wiseman said at a news conference this morning that government believes the province can be a leader in these areas.
“We are committed to ensuring that the province is a model of economic and environmental sustainability,” Wiseman said.
“While we have made progress, we realize we have more to accomplish, and Charting Our Course sets out our goals and objectives as we move forward.”
Natural Resources Minister Shawn Skinner said energy efficiency offers an opportunity to support economic development and environmental progress in the province.
“Energy efficiency can lower household fuel bills, strengthen business competitiveness, enhance energy security, reduce air pollutants harmful to human health, and contribute to efforts to tackle climate change,” he saids. “The energy efficiency plan injects new momentum into our province’s effort to generate interest in energy efficiency initiatives.”
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"We are going to....." I long for the day when someone in government will say, "We are doing it." Which could lead someday to the miraculous quote, "We have done it." How hard it is to be considered stupid by idiots.