The Provincial NDP is still having issues convincing Albertans about the validity of the carbon tax, or as they call it the carbon levy.

One bone of contention is rural residents.

Urban dwellers have much more access to public transportation, bike paths and other areas which will help reduce their carbon footprint.

Rural residents, or those living in smaller communities like High River or Okotoks won't have the same resources at their disposal, and will therefore have to use more gas get around.

Environment Minister Shannon Phillips says there's a lot of hue and cry over it, but it needs to be kept in perspective.

"First of all the carbon levy is four cents a litre right? So, let's all take a deep breath here. The second thing here is there will be different investments in different areas. There may not be as many things as you or I can do on the vehicle side, because of where we live. But there might be more I can do in my home to reduce my natural gas use or my electricity use."

Phillips says some of the money will go to the oil and gas sector for research on ways to lower carbon emissions.