For those curious here's the link to the full transcript of the online debate:
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/...r16/index.html
Here's the exchange on climate control:
Quote:
Jason Markusoff:
Mr. Mason, first, please: A question from Robert of Calgary, but we’ve heard it from many places: Do you believe in climate change? What should be the provincial government's response to climate change, or should the provincial government wait for a plan from the federal government?
Raj Sherman:
Robert, good question - YES.
Put a price on carbon and apply the carbon levy to ACTUAL emissions. Industry will use half of the money to invest in green tech and municipalities get the other half for green transportation on a per capita basis.
Raj Sherman:
I am sorry Brian, You're up first.
Danielle Smith:
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.
Mason and Redford Answer
Jason Markusoff:
Ms. Smith: We'd ask you again to answer Robert's question on whether you believe in the science of climate change.
Danielle Smith:
We have always said the science isn't settled and we need to continue to monitor the debate. In the meantime, we need to support consumers in making the transition to cleaner fuels. I agree with Dr Sherman about natural gas being key to reducing CO2 and toxic emissions.
Raj Sherman:
Danielle, are you seriously denying climate change???
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That was the exchange on that. (MODS if it's too long, I can remove it or add in Mason's & Redford's answers)