Climate change is real — and happening now. Here's how we're taking action for people

British Columbians are seeing firsthand the threat of climate change. Extreme weather and climate impacts threaten our homes and livelihoods.

That’s why we’re taking action to keep people and communities safe from the threat of climate change and extreme weather; to protect our food, air and water; and to build a stronger, more sustainable economy.

We’re making real progress:

  • Pollution is down from oil and gas, helping to protect BC’s abundance for generations to come.
  • Investment in our sustainable economy and clean technologies is at record highs.
  • We’re helping communities reduce disaster risk and respond faster than ever to extreme weather and climate impacts.
  • We’re caring for BC forests and old growth, planting hundreds of millions of trees every year to harness nature’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
  • And we’re supporting cleaner, more efficient homes and businesses, while keeping BC Hydro rates low.

But John Rustad doesn’t believe climate change is happening. And he’s said he would rip up our plan to make BC safe from climate impacts. He would leave BC with increasing emissions, dirtier air, and more at risk of extreme flooding and forest fires.

Everyone should be safe from extreme weather and climate impacts. Learn more about how we're tackling this challenge head-on here in BC.