net zero

• Edmonton signs 20-year wind and solar contracts as part of net-zero goal

  The green energy contracts mean the city will use 100 per cent renewable electricity for the next 20 years. 

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
• Eco-Solar home tours showcase energy efficient living in Lethbridge

  Five Lethbridge-area homeowners took part on Saturday in the Eco-Solar home tours.

  Consumer

  Jun 18
  
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• Alberta First Nations want consultation, benefits from oilsands carbon storage plans

  The six largest oilsands producers are looking at reducing emissions through carbon capture and storage, and several Alberta First Nations want to be part of the process.

  Environment

  Jun 8
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• Calgary energy company eyeing Pincher Creek for potential carbon capture hub

  A Calgary-based energy company is seeking a permit from the province to explore the potential of a carbon capture facility in southern Alberta. 

  Environment

  May 10
• Federal budget boosts electric vehicles, but Trudeau says nuclear power ‘on the table’

  Climate modelling at Simon Fraser University suggests B.C. can't build enough hydroelectric dams to meet both its commitment, and Ottawa's, to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

  Politics

  Apr 11
• Canada needs $100B more annually to reach net-zero goal: Budget 2022

  While the Liberals’ 2022 budget commits $12.448 billion more to fight climate change over the coming years, the government acknowledges it can’t reach net-zero goals alone.

  Politics

  Apr 7
• Worker-led organization highlights job opportunities for oil and gas workers in green energy sector

  A new website has been launched to encourage people working in the fossil fuel sector to consider taking skills they already have and use them for jobs in the green energy sector.

  Economy

  Mar 25
• City debates framework for renewable Regina and sustainable energy plans

  At a special executive committee meeting residents and city council members discussed the framework of Regina's plans to become a renewable energy, net-zero city by 2050.

  Environment

  Mar 24
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• City of Regina to release energy and sustainability framework this week

  Ward 1 Coun. Cheryl Stadnichuk said she is looking forward to seeing the framework, which she thinks will be “fairly comprehensive.”

  Environment

  Mar 13
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• TransLink commits to net-zero emissions by 2050 in new climate action plan

  In its new climate action plan, TransLink aims to achieve zero emissions from its bus fleet by 2040, and a reduction of 45 per cent over 2010 levels by 2030.

  Environment

  Jan 20