Pledge to speak up about the Pacific Link oil pipeline
Extreme wildfires, droughts, and floods are a loud sign of a changing climate caused by fossil fuel pollution. Yet right now, Canada is trying to build another crude oil pipeline to B.C.’s South Coast, funded mainly by our taxpayer money. The massive pollution from the proposed Pacific Link pipeline will condemn our families to more dangerous climate disasters.
Why don’t we hear that connection more often? Part of the answer is surprisingly simple: many people who care about climate change aren’t talking about it. You can break the silence! Speaking about climate change with your friends and family is one of the best ways to take action for a brighter future. By joining our pledge list, you will receive talking points and updates on the push to prevent this pipeline from being built.
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Why talking about climate change matters
Research in Canada has found a striking gap between what people believe and what they think their neighbours believe. Canadians estimated that only 46% of their fellow citizens saw climate change as a threat requiring urgent action. In reality, 75% did.
It needs to be said loud and clear—the pipeline to B.C.’s South Coast and all new fossil fuel infrastructure further contribute to the worsening climate impacts our communities are facing.
And to make matters worse, having most of the funding for this pipeline come from our taxes means everyday families are the ones taking on the risk, while much of the financial benefit would flow to an oil industry whose investors include major U.S. and other global interests.
We have a better choice. Instead of making taxpayers pay for another oil pipeline, we can invest in affordable renewable energy that creates lasting jobs, lowers energy costs and protects the people and places we love.
That means good jobs that last. Lower energy costs. Healthier communities. A safer climate. And a Salish Sea where Southern Resident Orcas can thrive.
We need to come together to oppose a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s South Coast and demand that public money be invested in a cleaner, safer and more affordable future.
The choice is ours. Let’s make it a future worth passing on!
B.C. is already living with the growing costs of a changing climate
Wildfires, drought, floods and extreme heat are putting our communities in danger and costing taxpayers billions.
Now the federal government and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are pushing to fast-track another oil pipeline through southern B.C.—backed by billions in public money. The Pacific Link pipeline’s pollution will continue to overheat our planet, putting the safety of our families at even greater risk. The additional oil tanker traffic would also bring more underwater noise and the threat of a devastating oil spill to the Salish Sea, bringing endangered Southern Resident Orcas even closer to extinction.
Thankfully, solutions exist to help turn things around. By investing in clean energy, we can make Canada energy independent and grow our economy. All without putting our communities’ safety or the environment at risk. Will you join the thousands of people speaking up?
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