State of Climate Policy in B.C.

Backgrounder

September 25, 2019
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Brianne Riehl
Former Senior Analyst
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Karen Tam Wu
Former Regional Director, B.C.
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This backgrounder summarizes the state of climate policy in British Columbia in 2019, including the policies proposed under the province's climate plan CleanBC. It also outlines the next steps needed to get B.C. back on track towards its climate goals and to demonstrate leadership in the country.

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Brianne Riehl
Former Senior Analyst
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Karen Tam Wu
Former Regional Director, B.C.

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