British Quote by Christy Clark
“To put it in context, the federal government was, at the beginning [of the Vancouver meeting], talking about a $15-per-tonne floor for carbon emissions. We're at $30 a tonne, so we're already double that. But our economy is growing at a faster rate - three per cent of GDP is our projected growth in British Columbia.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Vancouver Climate Meeting, 2022
Carbon pricing has risen sharply, outpacing growth, highlighting tension between environmental policy and economic expansion.
In simple terms: Carbon costs are rising faster than growth.
Balance climate goals with economic health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- energy sector
- public debate
- business planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What measures can protect vulnerable groups?
- How can growth be decoupled from emissions?
Higher prices may hurt low‑income households without safeguards.