Net Zero Emissions
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Canada pushes net-zero electricity target to 2050 as Alberta government vows legal challengeCanada had previously signalled an aim to fully decarbonize electricity grids by 2035. But some provinces, namely Alberta and Saskatchewan, said that was simply not doable.PoliticsDec 17, 2024
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Saskatchewan says Ottawa’s net-zero plan would cost province $40B, job lossesMinister of Crown Investments Corporation Dustin Duncan says the province would have to spend $40 billion from now until 2035 to meet the Ottawa's net-zero plan.CanadaNov 21, 2023
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U.K. delays ban on new gas, diesel cars as Sunak waters down climate goalsRishi Sunak said he remained committed to the legally-binding target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 but said Britain could afford to make slower progress in getting there.WorldSep 19, 2023
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Premier Scott Moe sets net-zero emissions goal post back to 2050Despite a federal goal of 2035, Scott Moe says SaskPower will aim to hit net zero by 2050 by continuing to use existing assets like natural gas plants until their end of life.CanadaMay 16, 2023
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G7 ministers pledge to phase out coal — but no timeline setEnvironment and energy ministers from G7 countries promised to work to end new coal-fired power projects that don't take steps to mitigate emissions.CanadaApr 16, 2023
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Oilsands execs say a ‘just transition’ isn’t a worry — it’s their next big ‘boom’The Liberals have promised such legislation for more than three years and are expected to introduce it in the House of Commons sometime this year.CanadaJan 18, 2023
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City of Barrie investing $3.3 M into electric bus pilot projectTo help reduce emissions, the City of Barrie is investing $3.3 million into a battery-electric bus pilot program.EnvironmentNov 28, 2022
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Regina Executive Committee introduce new smart water metersSmart water meters will eliminate the need for Regina city workers to manually collect readings and will allow both the city and the consumer to view their water usage online.CanadaOct 5, 2022
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Will Canada’s big banks live up to their climate commitments? Details on plans are thinCorporate commitments to become net-zero by 2050 became so trendy this year, Canada's big banks made them twice.CanadaDec 26, 2021
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Switching gears: EVs important tool in tackling climate crisis – but is it feasible?Canada needs a raft of measures to accelerate the transition to greener modes of transportation in order to meet its zero-emission targets, experts say, as countries meet at COP26.EnvironmentNov 6, 2021
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