In a surprising move aimed at fighting the effects of global warming, the Canadian government has announced plans to ship thousands of tons of snow to Mexico.
According to sources within the Canadian Ministry of Environment, the plan is to help reduce temperatures in Mexico, which have been on the rise in recent years due to climate change.
"We are committed to taking action against global warming, and this is just one of the many innovative solutions we are exploring." said a media relations spokesperson for Canada.
The plan involves using massive refrigerated trucks to transport the snow from Canada to Mexico. The snow will then be offloaded and sent to designated areas in Mexico, where it will be used to create large snow banks that will help cool the region and in all likelihood, build an army of snowmen in an effort to combat the effects of global warming and help lower the temperature.
Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, hailed the initiative as a "game-changer" in the fight against global warming. "By shipping our excess snow to Mexico, we can help reduce the impact of rising temperatures in the region and mitigate the effects of climate change," he said in a press conference.
Sources have revealed that the cost of shipping snow from Canada to Mexico will be paid for through a series of carbon taxes imposed by the Canadian government. The government hopes that by taxing carbon emissions, they can both “encourage individuals and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint” and “generate revenue to fund climate change initiatives like this one”.
Government officials and proponents of Canada's snow-shipping initiative argue that the creation of snow banks in Mexico will not only combat global warming but also create new opportunities for the economy. By lowering temperatures in certain regions, and thus the earth, the lower climates will create new snow. “Snow is a renewable resource which can provide a much needed boost to our economy,” said Economic Minister Chrystia Freeland, “as you saw with the freedom rallies that took place in Ottawa, Canada is a world class nation when it comes to frozen assets.”
In response to the news, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was quoted as saying, "This initiative is a testament to Canada's commitment to fighting climate change and preserving our planet for future generations."
But Trudeau remains optimistic, stating that "Every little bit helps, and this initiative is just one small step in the right direction."
Some environmentalists have criticized the plan, calling it a short-sighted and ineffective solution to a complex problem. "This is a crazy idea that will do little to address the root causes of climate change," said one activist who wished to remain anonymous. "We need to focus on reducing our carbon emissions, not shipping snow around the world." But Trudeau remains optimistic, stating that "Every little bit helps, and this initiative is just one small step in the right direction. Snowy days my friends, snowy days.”
Despite the criticism, the Canadian government remains committed to its plan, and is already working on the logistics of the operation. The first shipment of snow is expected to arrive in Mexico in the coming months, just in time for the summer heat.
The Mexican government has welcomed the initiative, with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador praising Canada for its "forward-thinking approach" to climate change. "We are grateful to our Canadian friends for their help in this important matter," he said in a statement.
Canada had also offered to ship snow to South America to countries such as Brazil, but it turns out the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) nation gave Canada the cold shoulder and opted for Russian snow. This comes just days after the Brazil China trade deal to ditch the US dollar.
The first shipment of snow is set to depart from Nunavut on June 15th, and is expected to arrive in Mexico City later in the month. If successful, the initiative could be expanded to other regions around the world, with Canada leading the way in innovative solutions to combat global warming. Only time will tell if this plan will have any real impact on the fight against global warming, but for now, Canadians can take comfort in the fact that their snow is being put to good use.
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