Nechako Lakes MLA stands by his defence of atmospheric CO2 after legislative debate

John Rustad, B.C. Liberal MLA for Nechako Lakes, is standing by his defence of carbon dioxide after Minister for Environment and Climate Change Strategy George Heyman denounced the comments and questioned whether Rustad believes climate change is real.

Rustad’s statement came during the throne speech debate in the legislature on Thursday. He took the opportunity to quibble with the use of the word “pollution” to describe CO2.

“Carbon dioxide is an essential component of life on this planet. It is not a pollution

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