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Yukon First Nations Outraged Over Clean Energy Act Repeal

CYFN Grand Chief Math'ieya Alatini said repealing the Act risks discarding years of partnership (Panebi Wilson/Chon-FM news)

Repealing the Act without consultation ignores this partnership and undermines progress made

Yukon First Nations are expressing deep concern over the Government of Yukon's introduction of Bill No. 2, aiming to repeal the Clean Energy Act. 

The Act, the territory's first climate and energy law, set greenhouse gas reduction targets and required transparent reporting. Its creation was a key part of the Yukon's climate strategy, shaped with input from Yukon First Nations. 

According to a media release, repealing the Act without consultation ignores this partnership and undermines progress made. Climate change is already impacting communities, with thawing permafrost and extreme weather events. 

Grand Chief Math'ieya Alatini says repealing the Act risks discarding years of partnership and sends a worrying signal about Yukon's commitment to clean energy. 

Yukon First Nations declared a climate emergency in 2020, calling for urgent action. 

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