| May 4, 2010 PROVINCE RETURNS 100 PER CENT OF CARBON TAX TO THOMPSON COMMUNITIES KAMLOOPS – The Province has returned $82,998 in carbon tax revenue to Kamloops through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) to encourage a healthy environment. “B.C.’s carbon footprint can only be reduced if everyone joins in the effort,” says Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake. “Having so many communities committed to this goal will ensure our natural environment will be protected for future generations to enjoy.” “These communities are working hard to eliminate their carbon footprint by 2012,” says Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Kevin Krueger. “Climate change projects, such as the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program, are among the many ways the Province and communities are working together.” The following communities have signed on to the Climate Action Charter and received CARIP grants: • Kamloops - $79,983 • Clearwater - $1,811 • Chase - $896 • Barriere - $308 The Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program is a conditional grant program that returns 100 per cent of carbon tax costs back to communities who have signed on to the Climate Action Charter, pledging to become carbon-neutral by 2012. The funding announced today represents carbon tax payments made from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. The Climate Action Charter is part of the government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2020 and 80 per cent by 2050. -30- | |
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