Calgary Climate Change

• Calgary election: The future of the city with a changed climate

  Climate change is affecting utilities like electricity and water, and those impacts are expected to continue unless more aggressive policy is put in place.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2021
  
• Climate change action top of mind for Calgarians: poll

  The poll showed 63 per cent of city residents who responded "believe Calgary’s future as a vibrant city is at risk if we do not become a leader in addressing climate change."

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2021
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• City of Calgary climate goals need updating but net zero still possible

  In 2018, Calgary city council unanimously approved revised goals of 80 per cent reduction of 2005 emissions by 2050, but a city official says net zero is still possible.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2021
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• Electric buses, carbon budget among latest emission-reducing tools in Calgary

  A city report says Calgary will not meet its emission reduction targets if current city building and planning practices continue in the status quo.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2021
• Calgary city council to change snow and ice control policy following December dump

  Council unanimously supported changing the city's snow and ice control policy. They hope to find some flexibility in addressing large snow events.

  Politics

  Jan 19, 2021
• Climate activist Greta Thunberg heading to Alberta

  The 16-year old climate activist shared on social media that she's coming to Alberta.

  Environment

  Oct 13, 2019
• CEMA chief says Calgary already planning for climate change

  With Calgary's existing plans for climate change, there's no need to declare a climate emergency, CEMA chief Tom Sampson said.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2019
• City of Calgary hiring climate change planner; councillor questions timing

  Calgary’s mayor is defending a decision to hire a city planner specializing in climate change policy as one councilor is criticizing the move in light of deep cuts to the budget.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2019