| May 4, 2010 NANAIMO– The Province has returned $106,814 in carbon tax dollars to local communities through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive program (CARIP) to allow them to act environmentally friendly. “These communities are committed to developing innovative practices to ensure they cut down on their emissions and become carbon neutral in the next two years,” says Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon. “They are inspiring community leaders in their efforts to protect our environment for generations to come.” The following communities have signed on to the Climate Action Charter and received CARIP grants:
The Climate Action Revenue Incentive program is a conditional grant program that returns 100 per cent of carbon tax costs back to communities who have signed on to the Climate Action Charter, pledging to become carbon-neutral by 2012. The funding announced today represents carbon tax payments made from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. The Climate Action Charter is part of the government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2020 and 80 per cent by 2050. For more information about Ron and the Parksville-Qualicum constituency, visit www.roncantelonmla.bc.ca. -30- | |
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