US EditionReview of B.C.'s Emissions Strategy Says LNG Push Threatens to Wipe Out Cuts
An independent review warns new LNG projects could erase emissions cuts, causing B.C. to miss its 2030 target of reducing greenhouse gases by 40% from 2007 levels.
- On Nov. 26, 2026, an independent report commissioned by the provincial government says new LNG projects add climate pollution that stand to all-but wipe out hard-fought gains in other sectors.
- Under an NDP–B.C. Greens accord, the B.C. government commissioned the review as the B.C. Greens' two legislators provide conditional support for the NDP.
- The report finds Clean BC reduces emissions but misses the 40 per cent reduction target from 2007 levels, projecting a 20 per cent projected emissions drop by 2030.
- Economic interest in LNG underpins pressure to expand natural gas development, as the report notes new LNG projects promise thousands of jobs and billions in investment, while Dix said the province has taken `significant steps` to electrify new projects.
- Calls for stronger action follow the report's critique as Smith says B.C. has a `suite of policies that are good` but needs to do more since other jurisdictions have matched or exceeded the plan.
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BC’s climate review says ‘build on what works’ — but LNG still blows a hole in the plan
A review of BC’s climate action plan released Wednesday zeroed in on what’s working rather than what isn’t — while acknowledging the province’s LNG ambitions remain a major stumbling block for climate action.
BC’s climate review says ‘build on what works’ — but LNG still blows a hole in the plan
A review of BC’s climate action plan released Wednesday zeroed in on what’s working rather than what isn’t — while acknowledging the province’s LNG ambitions remain a major stumbling block for climate action.
B.C. releases independent review of provincial climate plan
The Province of British Columbia has released the final report of its independent review of the provincial CleanBC climate plan, titled Rising to the Moment: Renewing CleanBC to improve affordability, strengthen the economy and ensure a cleaner future. Led by independent climate policy experts Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz, the review was informed by feedback from communities and stakeholders from across the province, including Indigenous pa…
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" in reducing greenhouse emissions and the province is expected to fail its 2030 target.
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.
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