Alberta conservatives vote to increase CO2 despite climate crisis
- During a recent meeting, the United Conservative Party debated significant climate science issues.
- Delegates voted on a resolution falsely asserting that higher CO2 levels benefit plant yields.
- This decision reflects a troubling disconnect from established scientific understanding regarding climate change.
In November 2024, during the United Conservative Party's annual meeting in Alberta, Canada, delegates debated various environmental policies and climate-related facts. The UCP expressed controversial views on carbon dioxide, advancing a resolution that claimed the Earth requires more CO2 to promote plant growth and enhance the health and prosperity of Albertans. This stance contradicted scientific consensus on the dangers of rising greenhouse gas levels. Furthermore, the party showcased a conspiratorial belief about the United Nations' intentions regarding Indigenous land rights, framing their opposition to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a necessary fight against perceived neocolonialism. This divergence from scientific facts and the adoption of myths around climate change highlight the challenges Alberta faces in addressing its environmental crises and maintaining credible leadership in the face of pressing climate issues.