Will the new power be used to decarbonize our existing infrastructure (like housing) — or will it be to power new fossil fuel projects like LNG?

I think the answer is clear: let’s invest in a climate-safe future.

Thanks @zoeyunker.bsky.social for the chat. More here: thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...

If you too are worried about climate action as a core service being cut at the next special board meeting scheduled for April 9th, consider sending the board a quick email at BIS-Secretariat@metrovancouver.org or you can use our handy tool here: act.stand.earth/page/80714/a...

P.s did you know earthquake monitoring was on the chopping block today as part of the discussions? Also, did anyone else in Metro Vancouver just feel that shake? 🤷‍♂️

Having a short term outlook will negatively impact us all in the long run. Let’s make good choices for our region. /end

There will be an opportunity to speak at the Board next Friday, and I urge folks to write in and/or sign up to speak.

At @stand.earth, we’ll have more details on how to engage as they become available for those who are interested. Stay tuned!

Thankfully, a majority heard residents and voted to continue funding regional climate coordination.

But the conversation isn’t over. On February 28th at 9am they will discuss another motion on whether to cut ENTIRE core services, which could include Air Quality and Climate Action as one of them.

And it seems like dozens of businesses and thousands of residents across Metro Vancouver would agree. Over 4000 people wrote in to Metro’s board today calling on them to continue their important climate work.

Air Quality and Climate Action is one of Metro’s core service areas. The cost to households? $7 per year — & of that, $1 goes to regional climate coordination. That $7 is LESS than I pay in a day for public transit in our region. I’m happy to pay my fair share for climate.

ABC cllrs also seem to be increasingly at odds at the MVRD Board. Cllr Dominato has championed the Climate 2050 plan in reducing GHG’s, while some of her colleagues attempt to gut climate from Metro’s core services. The Metro Feb 21 workshop will be another test for ABC’s “team-oriented approach”.

You can read the full NDP and Green cooperation agreement below #bcpoli

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As we know, by replacing gas furnaces with electric heat pumps, we’re not only helping consumers cut their residential climate pollution by more than 60%, they’ll also save on energy bills. And with our increasingly hot summers, they also provide much needed cooling! #climateaction

Some highlights:

It’s encouraging to see the commitment to accelerate the adoption of specifically electric heat pumps to bring down energy bills while tackling climate pollution, and in particular ensuring that they reach low and moderate-income households.

Thank you especially to councillors Rebecca Bligh, @lisadominato.bsky.social, @petermeiszner.bsky.social, @ptfry.bsky.social, and Adriane Carr for voting to continue on with Vancouver’s climate leadership. #vanpoli #climate