Paris Targets
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Greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2020, UN reportsThe news came as the UN climate office warned that the world remains off target for meeting its goal of cutting emissions as part of international efforts to curb global warming.EnvironmentOct 25, 2021
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COP26: McKenna says she has doubts world will hit Paris climate targetsCOP26 meetings take place starting this weekend in Scotland in what has been dubbed "the world’s last best chance" to stop global warming from hitting dangerous levels.CanadaOct 24, 2021
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The carbon tax is going up. Here’s how much more you could pay at the pumpsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has set ambitious targets for reducing emissions in Canada but his government has faced criticism over a lack of details for those plans.CanadaDec 11, 2020
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Major new energy projects, like Shell’s LNG Canada, don’t gel with Paris targets: report"Every oil major is betting heavily against a 1.5 degree Celsius world and investing in projects that are contrary to the Paris goals," said a report co-author.WorldSep 5, 2019
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Adapting to extreme weather is important — but reducing emissions is key: advocate'Adaptation is really important ... but I would say I think it’s really a side show to the much more important challenge which is reducing our carbon emissions.'CanadaSep 1, 2019
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Canada would miss Paris Agreement targets under Conservative climate plan: reportA spokesperson for Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer disputed the findings.CanadaJul 11, 2019
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PBO says Canada needs higher carbon prices to hit emissions targetsCanada's parliamentary budget watchdog says a higher price on carbon will be needed if Canada is to meet its Paris Agreement targets.CanadaJun 13, 2019
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