Look around you: fossil fuel by-products are everywhere

Products that contain oil and gas are all around us. Until we find an alternative to petrochemicals for all these plastic items and pharmaceuticals, the idea of keeping fossil fuels in the ground is unrealistic and would basically have catastrophic economic consequences for countless Canadians and business owners.

The oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alta. Fossil fuels are at the heart of the debate on climate change. But claiming we can save the planet by leaving fossil fuels in the ground is somewhat absurd and economically disastrous. Our society’s reliance on oil and gas is not going to end any time soon, writes Sen. Richard Neufeld. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY CONSERVATIVE SENATOR RICHARD NEUFELD

August 15, 2016

PARLIAMENT HILL—Keep it in the ground! How often have I heard that? Many argue that if Canada wants to meet its greenhouse gas emission targets we need to keep all fossil fuels in the ground. Don’t get me wrong, I get it: fossil fuels are at the heart of the debate on climate change. But claimi...

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