EPISODE · Aug 8, 2023 · 29 MIN

The Controversial Carbon Tax

from The Backbench

Despite two catastrophic climate emergencies earlier this year, Nova Scotia has faced yet another devastating crisis - intense flash flooding. Our Scotian host, Mattea Roach, is joined by Halifax-based reporter from the National Observer, Cloe Logan to interrogate Nova Scotia’s climate emergency response. And in the wake of this climate catastrophe all eyes are on the recently implemented carbon tax in the province. Why does it seem like we’re blaming the carbon tax for all our climate related policy failures? Sign up for the Canadaland newsletterHost:  Mattea RoachCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)Guests: Cloe LoganBackground reading:Use of emergency alerts under scrutiny again after Nova Scotia floodsMeteorologist says national flash flood warning system would save lives'Complacency' blamed for N.S. struggles with flooding, other climate disastersConservatives slam the carbon tax for adding to inflation, but fail to mention its rebatesHouston government pulls 'partisan' ads against carbon tax at request of election watchdogNova Scotia has spent $56,000 on ad campaign against federal carbon tax: minister - HalifaxSponsors: oxio, Douglas, Athletic GreensIf you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.