Tag: GHG
Canadian government claims climate action working in report to United Nations
Canada is setting new vehicle emission and clean fuel standards in the near future Canada is making strong progress toward meeting its 2030 climate target, according to a year-end report submitted to the United Nations, according to a Government of Canada press release. One year after launching Canada’s first clean-growth and climate action plan in partnership […]
World Bank teams up with Canada to help developing countries transition from coal
Starting in 2019, World Bank Group will stop financing upstream oil and gas exploration and production in developing countries The World Bank says it will work with Canada to help developing countries transition away from coal-fired power generation. In a separate announcement at the One Planet Summit, the global organization set up to promote economic development and […]
Renewable energy offers cost-effective options to cut carbon emissions from industry – IEA
Public/private procurement might play prominent role in facilitating development of renewable energy By Cédric Philibert, senior energy analyst, IEA Reducing long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the industry sector is one of the toughest challenges of the energy transition. Combustion and process emissions from cement manufacturing, iron- and steelmaking, and chemical production are particularly problematic. […]
The environmental case for natural gas
Reducing oil and gas methane emissions remains cost-efficient way of reducing emissions compared with others By International Energy Agency analysts Tim Gould, head of WEO Energy Supply Outlook Division, Christophe McGlade, WEO senior analyst The role that natural gas can play in the future of global energy is inextricably linked to its ability to help […]
Cities are key to climate change – Edmonton to host 2018 IPCC conference
Edmonton plan seeks to reduce energy use 25% per capita By David Dodge and Scott Rollans How the heck did Edmonton, Alberta wind up as host to an IPCC international 2018 Cities and Climate Change Science Conference? This conference is a big deal. It’s sponsored by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the very same United Nations […]
Renovating your home to net-zero (generating as much energy as house uses)
Bring typical home close to net zero with overall investment of roughly $95,000 By David Dodge and Scott Rollans Have you ever dreamed of living in a net-zero home? According to Peter Darlington, that dream may be closer than you think. In fact, you might already be living in your future net-zero home. Darlington runs Solar Homes […]
Vancouver “de facto” natural gas ban will cost households, businesses, community groups – study
Energy costs likely to go up, even with new efficiency standards in buildings A trio of Vancouver city policies amounts to a de facto ban on natural gas in pursuit of a “100% renewable energy” target, according to a study from Resource Works. The study claims the ban is based on insufficient renewable natural gas and could […]
Renewable fuel standards can play greater role in reducing Canada’s GHG emissions
Ethanol blending in 2013 reduced gasoline-related GHG emissions by 2.1 megatonnes The government’s existing mandate has played a key role in reducing the carbon intensity in gasoline, while providing market access and economic stability for Canada’s ethanol industry, according a new Conference Board of Canada report. Maintaining Renewable Fuel Standards can be an integral part of Canada’s […]
Carbon pricing alone can’t meet Canada’s GHG targets, trillions of dollars investment needed – report
Trillions of dollars in investment needed to green Canadian economy Carbon pricing will help Canada reduce emissions but the reductions will fall short of the government’s goal of a 30 per cent reduction from 2005 levels by 2030, according to a joint report by The Conference Board of Canada and The Canadian Academy of Engineering. “Simply pricing carbon […]
Alberta, Canada electricity needs and issues this summer – CBOC
Production and consumption of energy account for 80% of Canada’s GHG emissions By Carlos Murillo, Economist, Industrial Economic Trends, Conference Board of Canada It’s been a scorching summer in Alberta, with temperatures consistently above the 30-degree mark during the last few weeks. While not everyone across Canada is lucky enough to enjoy this weather, the high temperatures […]
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