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Letter: Prioritize health of planet

By Monica Zazueta, Vancouver
Published: May 11, 2024, 6:00am

I am writing in opposition to Initiative 2117, which seeks to roll back crucial environmental protections in our community. As a concerned mum who values the health of our planet and the health of all people, I believe that supporting this initiative would be a step in the wrong direction.

Initiative I-2117 aims to undermine the progress we have made in addressing climate change and protecting our environment. It proposes to weaken regulations that limit greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy initiatives. By doing so, it jeopardizes our ability to combat climate change effectively and places our community’s future at risk.

Climate change is a global crisis that requires immediate action at the local level. Initiative I-2117 would hinder our transition to a clean-energy economy.

Instead of supporting Initiative I-2117, let us focus on policies that protect our environment, like re-wilding our Mother Earth, promoting renewable energy sources, and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. I urge our community to vote “no” on I-2117 and support initiatives that prioritize the health of our planet and the well-being of our residents.

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