Carbon tax on fertilizer

[burnt]

Hydro and nuke as energy sources are not to be promoted and pursued for one reason only - they are demonstrably viable and sustainable, generating endless amounts of cheap energy on demand. And as such, will improve the lives of people and offer opportunities for economic growth.

Therefore, they are diametrically opposed to the UN goals of population reduction and returning the masses to the dark ages. The UN openly advocates reducing fertility rates, lowering the human population and returning the average Western or North American to a 19th century lifestyle.

For that reason, truly sustainable energy sources are cast in a negative light as unsustainable and bad for the planet.

It's the "progressive" way - the truth is a lie and falsehood is the truth.

They will never stop telling you that and use bots and useful idiots to spread their message. And remorselessly jet-travel first class around the globe to spread their evil filth.

Climate Barbie, Puppet Moron Jihadi Justin, Slick Willie Morneau, Puppet Master Butts are demanding that each of us peons submit to their satanic goals.

They determine to break you if you resist.

[macdon02]

Anyone notice the extreme left and extreme right have so much in common they can't see it? Totally incapable of seeing the other sides view to the point they'll club you on the wall as you try to escape? Nazi or commie they'll both kill you for a differing point of view from party line. Heaven forbid you try to get out. They'll release the hounds after stealing your belongings or bank statement so the dogs have the scent. Both refuse freedom of differing views. They're all bat shit crazy for refusing to listen and insisting they're right and you're wrong.

or uranium ?

[shtferbrains]

Charlie, why do you always beat the drum on solar, when Sask is at an extreme disadvantage?

Why don't you EVER mention Hydro?

[macdon02]

Their is a vast and almost unlimited amount of solar energy hitting earth everyday that can be used to make hydrogen. Most of the worlds population lives where solar energy resources are very large.

Whether hydrogen is the best option for Toyota or another form of portable energy we will see.

There are vast amounts of geo-thermal energy in the earths core and outer layers. There are also vast amounts of wind, wave and tidal energy.

Fossil energy has been relatively cheap and relatively easy to use. So we have hardly needed to use other obvious sources at our disposal. But fossil energy comes with lots of external costs including air pollution and climate change.

Nobody is suggesting we are not going to be using some fossil energy for several more decades.

It may take many decades to transition to large amounts of cleaner forms of low carbon energy. But that transition has begun.

Just grow grain. Your doing the same thing without mining for lithium.

[chuckChuck]

I realise the science deniers have a poor grasp on science and reality(economics goes without saying), but please explain how hydrogen fuel cells will reduce emissions? They are not an energy source, just an inefficient means of making energy portable. Japan produces 4% of their electricity by wind and solar, the vast majority comes from fossil fuels, and fossil fuel's share is increasing every year.

Their is a vast and almost unlimited amount of solar energy hitting earth everyday that can be used to make hydrogen. Most of the worlds population lives where solar energy resources are very large.

Whether hydrogen is the best option for Toyota or another form of portable energy we will see.

There are vast amounts of geo-thermal energy in the earths core and outer layers. There are also vast amounts of wind, wave and tidal energy.

Fossil energy has been relatively cheap and relatively easy to use. So we have hardly needed to use other obvious sources at our disposal. But fossil energy comes with lots of external costs including air pollution and climate change.

Nobody is suggesting we are not going to be using some fossil energy for several more decades.

It may take many decades to transition to large amounts of cleaner forms of low carbon energy. But that transition has begun.

[helmsdale]

Then these same countries must apply a tariff on incoming goods from countries with no carbon tax.

I'm amazed this hasn't come to fruition. It would be the ultimate government job creator. Every single widget would require a tariff commensurate with its carbon footprint. It would be up to a beurocracy to figure it all out. Good god the number of necessary paper pushers would be astronomical!

[AlbertaFarmer5]

70 countries have some form of carbon pricing. The United States is the only Country not supporting the Paris agreement. One of the things Canada can do is provide leadership and an example of how a carbon tax can work. This will also help Canada diversify its economy as the world moves away from fossil fuels.

Saudi Arabia is also moving to diversify away from oil. When electric motors or hydrogen fuel cells become the energy of choice for transportation what do you think will happen to the price of oil? Batteries and electric cars are already here in large numbers. Toyota has said it will be emission free by 2050 using hydrogen fuel cells.

Saskatchewan had a chance to design its own climate change program tailored to Saskatchewan. Instead it has released a climate plan that reduces emissions by only 1.1% by 2030! I wouldn't describe 1.1% less as an effective plan. It looks like they let their oil industry friends write the plan for them. Not surprising from a party that accepts unlimited out of province political donations from special interest groups like the oil industry.

I realise the science deniers have a poor grasp on science and reality(economics goes without saying), but please explain how hydrogen fuel cells will reduce emissions? They are not an energy source, just an inefficient means of making energy portable. Japan produces 4% of their electricity by wind and solar, the vast majority comes from fossil fuels, and fossil fuel's share is increasing every year.

[chuckChuck]

70 countries have some form of carbon pricing. The United States is the only Country not supporting the Paris agreement. One of the things Canada can do is provide leadership and an example of how a carbon tax can work. This will also help Canada diversify its economy as the world moves away from fossil fuels.

Saudi Arabia is also moving to diversify away from oil. When electric motors or hydrogen fuel cells become the energy of choice for transportation what do you think will happen to the price of oil? Batteries and electric cars are already here in large numbers. Toyota has said it will be emission free by 2050 using hydrogen fuel cells.

Saskatchewan had a chance to design its own climate change program tailored to Saskatchewan. Instead it has released a climate plan that reduces emissions by only 1.1% by 2030! I wouldn't describe 1.1% less as an effective plan. It looks like they let their oil industry friends write the plan for them. Not surprising from a party that accepts unlimited out of province political donations from special interest groups like the oil industry.

[Hamloc]

Solar and wind are now cheaper than new coal plants in many areas of the world including Saskatchewan. Saskpower is currently signing deals for wind power and solar options to reduce carbon emissions. Sask Power just signed an agreement with Manitoba Hydro for 190 MW of renewable hydro. Saskpower is on track to have 50% renewable electricity by 2030. So maybe you should ask Scott Moe and Saskpower why they are investing in renewables if they are such a scam?

The real scam/problem is that we have a very small vocal group of climate change deniers who don't believe in science, facts or evidence based decision making. They prefer to live in the past and ignore the future.

Chuck2, the only way a carbon tax will have an affect on global emissions is if all the large emitters that being the U.S., India, China et al enact a carbon tax. Then these same countries must apply a tariff on incoming goods from countries with no carbon tax. The way it is now with Canada going it alone and with no penalty on imported goods from non carbon taxed countries it will only penalize Canadians and do nothing for the global climate. Here is an example, in B.C., if natural gas is used to generate electricity in the province the carbon tax shows up on your electricity bill but if you export that same natural gas to Washington State and it is turned into electricity and exported back into B.C. there is no carbon tax on the electricity yet the same amount of C02 is created. So call me a climate change denier all you want but in the end Canada going it alone on a carbon tax makes no sense. Also keep in mind the only large emitting country to lower its emissions in the last 5 years is the USA through increased use of natural gas and less use of coal! Enjoy your day.