Vancouver taking strongest climate change stance among cities

VANCOUVER – The World Wildlife Fund has ranked Vancouver as the top city in Canada when it comes to taking action on climate change, officials said.

The rankings are based on climate change policy indicators like efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and building green projects or transportation options.

The final scoring, out of a maximum of 10 points, puts Vancouver at 8.1, well ahead of second place Toronto at 7.2.

WWF officials said that while the results are encouraging, Canadians can do more to reduce their carbon footprint.

"Canada can be a world leader in clean energy, but provincial involvement is essential to make it happen," said Josh Laughren, WWF Director of Climate and Energy, in a written statement.