The Editor,
When it comes to our environment, we have been burdened with inadequate government at all levels for decades.
We also have millions of Canadians not making good choices when it comes to keeping our world liveable.
While going to visit family, my wife and I have been noticing more older vehicles on the road.
We are also seeing more vehicles with large engines. These are factors affecting our air quality and most likely climate change.
I am aware of people who had their vehicles emissions rejected by AirCare so they parked their vehicles and now they are back on the road. We need exhaust checks on all older vehicles without it being a tax grab.
We need our governments to restrict vehicle and engine size to what is necessary, not to what every power-hungry person wants for show or play.
The same can be said for boats, motorcycles and off-road vehicles.
The question is simple: Should we be concerned how many over consuming and older vehicles are polluting our region and the planet?
For me, no doubt at all, everyone should be concerned. I doubt too many Canadians care enough to change their choices so that leaves our governments to pass the regulations/legislation needed to reduce fuel consumption and air pollution.
This subject has been passed around for decades.
It’s time for more Canadians and our governments to make good decisions — as soon as possible.
Steve Mancinelli,
Coquitlam
