Calgary Climate Change

• City council greenlights climate strategy to get Calgary to net-zero by 2050

  Late Tuesday, Calgary city councillors voted 9-6 in favour of the updated climate plan, replacing its previous strategy in place since 2018.

  Environment

  Jul 6, 2022
  
• Debate over $87B City of Calgary climate strategy postponed until July

  The 'Pathways to 2050' climate strategy won't be voted on by Calgary city council until July, despite concerns from the mayor that a delay sends the wrong message.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2022
  
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• City committee endorses $87B strategy to reduce Calgary’s emissions by 2050

  According to City of Calgary administration, the transition to net-zero is also estimated to result in up to $80 billion in energy savings for Calgarians by 2050.

  Environment

  May 31, 2022
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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