Review of B.C.’s emissions strategy says LNG push threatens to wipe out cuts

VICTORIA – A report commissioned by British Columbia’s government says its pursuit of new natural gas projects “threatens to set back progress” reducing greenhouse emissions, with B.C. set to fail its 2030 target.

The independent report reviewing B.C.’s climate action plan, known as Clean BC, says new LNG projects promise thousands of new jobs and investments worth billions, but also add climate pollution that “stand to all-but wipe out hard-fought gains in other sectors.”

The provincial government commissioned the report as part of an accord with the B.C. Greens, whose two legislators provide support for the NDP in confidence measures under certain conditions.

Co-authors Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowciz say Clean BC is cutting climate pollution, creating jobs and lowering everyday cos