More must be done in Delta to address climate change.

That was the thrust of a lengthy motion put forward by Mayor George Harvie at Delta council’s Monday meeting in North Delta that calls for immediate action..

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Harvie said the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise, flooding, wildlife risk and extreme precipitation, pose significant costs for the city.

He said Delta has taken a number of actions towards reducing its contribution to climate change, adding a greater sense of urgency and level of commitment to take additional measures is required.

Delta's youth along with youth from around the world are demanding meaningful, equitable and deliberate action on the climate which has been brought to the forefront through recent climate strikes and the poignant words of Greta Thunberg at the United Nations Climate Summit. Harvie said a growing list of jurisdictions across the world have recently declared or officially acknowledged the existence of a global climate emergency.

His motion will be discussed at the next meeting of council.