greenhouse gases
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No G20 member has climate plan that meets Paris targets: report
Climate Transparency analysis says each Canadian produces nearly three times the G20 average of eight tonnes of GHGs per person.
Carbon taxes on coal fired power plants to affect only some of their emissions
McKenna insists coal plants will pay a carbon price until national regulations force the plants out of existence by 2030.
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No change to Canada’s climate plans as UN report warns of losing battle
Meeting the ambitious goal requires rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society.
Trump ready to ease rules on coal fired power plants
States to get broad authority to determine how to restrict greenhouse gas emissions.
Plastic degrading in the ocean produces greenhouse gas: study
Canadian-led researchers in Hawaii found emissions phenomenon is intensified by sun exposure.
Citing competitiveness pressures, feds ease carbon tax thresholds
Any plan has to be done looking at the environment and the economy together: McKenna.
California revives 100% carbon free energy bill
Alternative resources would include wind, solar, geothermal, small dams and others that don’t produce climate changing gases.
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Carbon, for what it’s worth
We’ll pay a high price for government efforts to do a poor job of reducing emissions.
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Aluminum smelting breakthrough produces oxygen instead of greenhouse gases
Process eliminates greenhouse gas emissions from traditional smelting by producing oxygen.
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Toyota Canada CEO concerned sole focus on zero-emission vehicles will miss real target
Larry Hutchinson stressed the need for multiple powertrain technologies to reduce greenhouse gases.
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Canada not walking the walk on cutting greenhouse gas emissions: OECD leader
Angel Gurria notes a willingness to reduce emissions but falling far short of targets.
Saskatchewan showcases its solar power generation co-operative
Ninety-two panels are producing power for Saskatoon Light and Power.
Climate change expertise lacking in Canadian boardrooms
Many publicly traded companies address environmental risks but issues tend to be about meeting regulatory requirements.
Alberta ‘still standing’ on Day 2 of carbon tax: Phillips
Tax adds 4.5 cents per litre of gasoline at the pumps, hikes costs for home heating.
Climate summit won’t detail plans to meet federal GHG reduction targets
Don’t expect to see a balance sheet laying out the specific path to 524 million tonnes of greenhouse gases.
