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House Hansard - 180

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 19, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 180 - Apr/19/23
Mrs. Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, Lib.)
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Mr. Speaker, “our world needs climate action on all fronts—everything, everywhere, all at once”. This call for action from the UN Secretary-General António Guterres was shared less than a month ago. I want everyone in this House today to reflect on the fact that this is probably the last warning from the scientific community before we exceed the irreversible mark of 1.5°C in global temperature rise. From hurricane Fiona, which devastated my home region of Atlantic Canada, to the ice storm that left millions out of power in Quebec; the fires that destroyed crops, forests and towns out west; the melting permafrost in the north, which is releasing massive amounts of methane that will lead to a catastrophic, rapid rise in the planet's temperature, we are no longer talking about a hypothetical future impact. It is taking place right before our eyes, in all of our communities. On this Earth Day, I want us to keep the climate crisis as a top priority. I urge our government to continue to work toward increasing and fast-tracking our actions to achieve climate justice. I am challenging us to have the courage to do more to support measures, policies and actions that will lead us into a healthy, sustainable and livable tomorrow.
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