PART 2 of 5
Danielle’s environmental policy is a balanced fair vision of the world in which we live and work. She believes that a thriving economy and a healthy environment are synonymous with a balanced society. Both are needed to create a sustainable future for all Albertans. Though renewable energy technologies have made significant advances, the dependence on fossil fuels continues. Yet, it is ironic that Alberta is a leader in innovation and the development of clean energy advances designed to reduce the environmental impact of the hydrocarbon industry while enabling the sector’s long-term viability. “Unfortunately, Alberta’s PC government has allowed our environmental reputation to be maligned internationally – we must do better.”
The Wildrose Alliance policy on the environment is as follows:
Clean Water
• Encourage conservation of water taken from lakes or rivers for agricultural, industrial and domestic purposes.
• Impose strict regulations on effluent producing industries.
• Develop and implement an on and off-stream fresh water storage plan.
Conservation
• Recognize the value of parks to society and protect these areas from intrusive activities.
• Require governments to meet responsible environmental standards in their procurement, recycling and construction operations.
• Conserve Alberta’s environment and monitor environmental impacts with enforcement provisions while balancing economic development opportunities in the province’s future.
Energy
• Invest in research for clean coal technology and provide tax incentives for capital investment.
Protection
• Establish an Environmental Ombudsman for Alberta.
• Require Ecological Impact Reports for all large projects. Projects in sensitive areas that use unproven technologies or generate significant public concern will be a priority.
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