Strategy for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fuel Consumption

WHEREAS the Government of Canada is encouraging a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through public education and involvement activities such as the One Tonne Challenge, Clean Air Day and the Commuter Challenge; AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada, as part of its commitment to the Kyoto Protocol and healthier environments, is encouraging citizens of Canada and all levels of government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve energy resources: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities lobby the provincial government to participate in reduction of greenhouse gases and conservation of fuel resources by enacting a maximum speed limit of 90 kmhr throughout the Province of BC, which should reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 10 as per the information stated by Natural Resources Canada regarding Taking Action for our Environment.