False predictions of impending doom have been the mainstay of Earth Day since its inception in 1970. But have the litany of false forecast undermined calls for action today.

We want gas prices higher to discourage driving – that’s what the carbon tax is about.  At least until prices go up – then some of the same climate crusaders start talking about subsidizing gasoline, which encourages driving.

In the late 90’s there was an exodus of head offices from BC to Alberta, thanks to lower corporate tax rates, a business friendly government and reduced regulations. With the United Conservatives promising to cut corporate taxes and regulation by a third is it about to be “deja vu all over again.”