Democracy is utterly dependent upon an electorate that is accurately informed. In promoting climate change denial (and often denying their responsibility for doing so) industry has done more than endanger the environment. It has undermined democracy.
There is a vast difference between putting forth a point of view, honestly held, and intentionally sowing the seeds of confusion. Free speech does not include the right to deceive. Deception is not a point of view. And the right to disagree does not include a right to intentionally subvert the public awareness.
This post is the second of a two part series. Read the first installment, Unreported Emissions From Natural Gas Blow Up BC's Climate Action Plan.
Methane leaks from British Columbia's natural gas industry are likely at least 7 times greater than official numbers increasing the entire provinces' carbon footprint by nearly 25%. That's like putting 3 million more vehicles on BC's roads.
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pale from acreativerevolution did a video on the same theme back in February.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXYIjZuT4J4
Great job on yours Kevin!
We HAVE to stop this insanity real soon, Canada is loosing it's reputation and good standing all around the globe. And it's happening fast.
Just today at ACR we started a petition to apologize for this childish irresponsible behavior to the Commonwealth and the rest of the world. People everywhere need to understand that the majority of Canadians do NOT see things in the same way our present government does.
Thanks for being here Desmogblog!!
Love it...
Good work and keep it up!
Thanks for the excellent
Thanks for the excellent video! I wish I had your photoshop skills.