Climate change is a problem we're going to have to deal with but until people understand the true cost of oil, Canada weans itself from being a major producer and technology provides alternatives, oil and gas will be the backbone of the economy.
So it seems more like greenwashing than effectual change for Port Moody council to order gas stations to put climate change warnings on gas pump nozzles in the city, especially without consultation or considering practical issues such as the shape of the pump handle (which, at least in Chevron's case, apparently can't accommodate the stickers). Chevron has stated it will not comply and two other PoMo gas stations, Shell and Esso, haven't commented but likely aren't thrilled with the plan either.
Ironically, the scheme ignores the fact that PoMo was built on oil — Ioco the company town was started by Imperial Oil, which still operates there, and Pacific Coast Terminals, another major local company, is owned by oil and gas producers.
Admittedly, not all PoMo councillors are supportive of this idea but the majority was behind the plan, which appears to be more about scoring political points than making a real difference.
