[Craic] I just signed this petition -- will you?

[Allan Baker]

Dear Friends,

I just signed the petition: Don’t give Big Oil a multi-billion dollar lifeline

It would mean a lot to me if you took a moment to add your name because:

Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson is considering rubber-stamping a multi-billion dollar tax credit for Big Oil to invest in carbon capture — a fantastical, false climate solution. [1] 

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is touted by the Oil and Gas lobby as a way of cutting emissions, by capturing carbon before it escapes into the air. But hundreds of climate experts are sounding the alarm: CCS is flawed — in fact, it actually increases emissions. And it’s economically risky and hasn’t been proven at scale. [2-4] 

This greenwashing tactic is flying under the radar of the public because it sounds good on paper — it might even be tricking MPs and policymakers. With the federal budget expected as early as next month, we have a small window to raise the alarm and expose Big Oil’s last ditch attempt to save their dying industry.

The first step is a massive petition, signed by all of us. Together we can send a loud message to the federal government: Don’t give Big Oil a multi-billion dollar lifeline — fund real climate action, workers, and communities instead. Sign now.

Sources: 
[1] https://www.theenergymix.com/2022/01/19/carbon-capture-tax-credit-likely-for-2022-budget-wilkinson-says/
[2] https://thenarwhal.ca/carbon-capture-explainer/
[3] https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/academics-urge-canada-to-ditch-carbon-capture-tax-credit-letter
[4] https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2021/12/20/beware-of-false-solutions-to-the-crises-of-climate-change-and-plastic-pollution.html

Here's the link: https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/don-t-give-big-oil-a-50-billion-lifeline?share=3b56722a-7da7-4ea7-b5e0-7fad43f9a26b&source=email-share-button&utm_source=email

Real change happens when everyday people like you and I come together and stand up for what we believe in.  Together we can reach heaps of people and help create change around this important issue.

After you've signed the petition please also take a moment to share it with others.  It's super easy – all you need to do is forward this email.

Thank you!