Canada, California to work together on climate action, nature protection
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The deal will encourage sharing of information and best practices as the world deals with a narrowing window to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Canada will work with California to address climate change and safeguard the environment, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
The partnership on climate action and nature protection goes further than a 2019 agreement between the two jurisdictions on reducing vehicle emissions, and will work to “deliver clean air and water, good jobs, and healthy communities,” said a joint statement.
The two leaders cite similarities in current policies, including efforts to ban harmful single-use plastics, commitments to clean electricity and oceans, and nature preservation plans.
The deal will encourage sharing of information and best practices as the world deals with a narrowing window to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
It also comes as gas prices hit record highs and inflation and affordability pose key concerns on both sides of the border.
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