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Smith: Science not settled on climate change Global warming. Wildrose official confirmed that leader’s statements reflect party policy
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Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs during a private concert at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles in August 2011. Linkin Park and Incubus will headline Sonic Boom. The third-annual festival takes place Sunday, Sept. 2 at Northlands. Chris Pizzello/the associated press
The woman leading a frontrunning party in Alberta’s provincial election has cast doubt on the widely accepted scientific theory that human activity is a leading cause of global warming. Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith made the comment in an online leaders debate organized by two Alberta newspapers. “We have always said the
science isn’t settled and we need to continue to monitor the debate,” said Smith in response to a direct question from a reader. “We recognize the world is in a long-term transition away from hydrocarbon fuels. We believe the best way to reduce emissions is through consumer rebates for energy audits, microgeneration and home renovations, as well as broad-based tax breaks for investment in R&D for new environmental technologies.” A Wildrose official confirmed Smith’s statement reflects a longtime party policy. Smith has always been coy about whether she believes
carbon dioxide emissions from human activity are altering the Earth’s climate. She declined to respond to Liberal Leader Ray Sherman’s question: “Danielle, are you seriously denying climate change?” But during the debate she said her party believes that not enough is known about climate change. Progressive Conservative Leader Alison Redford was non-committal on the science. “Climate change is a real issue on the international stage with respect to energy production, our reputation and ability to export.” The canadian press
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