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P.E.I. MUST STRENGTHEN CLIMATE POLICIES

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Re: Province will miss 2030 climate target, Jan. 15

With respect to the article that P.E.I. government projections show province missing 2030 climate target, I am writing to express my concerns not only about the likelihood of P.E.I. missing its legislated target emissions, but also the lack of urgency to update and implement the policies that are needed to effectively close this gap.

This article makes it clear that according to Navius’s projections, current policies will not result in the 1.2-megatonne greenhouse gas emissions target set by the Net-Zero Carbon Act in time, yet follow through on stronger policy measures to help achieve this goal does not appear to be happening at the level of speed or seriousness that is needed.

As someone currently studying environmental sociology, it has been made clear to me how energy systems and emissions trajectories are shaped by institutional priorities rather than environmental concerns. Targets written into legislation are only meaningful if they are matched with dedicated, enforceable strategies capable of achieving them. It’s evident that these key policy frameworks, including the province’s broader energy strategy, have not been reviewed or revised at the pace required to........

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