The BC government says it will introduce an emissions cap on fossil fuel production in the province as a backstop should a federal cap fall short in the coming years. In a release Thursday, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy said the province is in discussions with the federal government to align their policies, and avoid regulatory duplication. The BC government says it will introduce regulatory measures in 2025 so that the cap takes effect in 2026. If at any point, a federal emissions cap does not go far enough to meet BC’s reduction targets, the provincial cap will kick in . . . . CLICK HERE for the full story
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