Pension funds need credible plans to back their net-zero commitments
A closer look reveals disparities in the progress Canada's largest pension funds have made in developing their climate strategies, writes Laura McGrath.
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Canadian town first to pledge net-zero emissions by 2030
Halton Hills, a town of around 60,000 people, is the first municipality in Canada to commit to such an ambitious target.
Will the world's climate target stand in the way of India's development?
India faces a difficult choice that will have consequences for the world.
Canada's climate leadership will help at UN talks in Glasgow, British envoy says
Britain's new envoy to Ottawa says Canada still has credibility as a reliable partner on fighting climate change despite a domestic rise of greenhouse gas emissions in recent years.
Forecasting Canada’s net-zero future with three energy transition leaders
On Thursday afternoon, Canada’s National Observer hosted what deputy managing editor David McKie described as a “kitchen table” discussion on Canada’s path to a net-zero future.
Cities and towns are key to reaching net-zero
City and town leaders from across the country are in discussions about what role they can play in reducing emissions at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Sustainable Cities Conference, which runs Oct. 19 to 21.
Canada’s race to net-zero and the role of renewable energy
As the UN climate talks draw near, Canada has enormous work left to do to reach its goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Australia challenges duty of care ruling to prevent future climate change
The Federal Court battle over a proposed coal mine expansion comes as Prime Minister Scott Morrison battles to persuade his conservative government colleagues to commit to a zero emissions target for Australia by 2050.
Cement makers across the globe pledge large emissions cut by 2030
The industry responsible for about eight per cent of CO2 emissions commits to reaching net-zero by 2050 without offsetting.
Mark Carney needs to raise the bar on climate action for financial institutions
More than 90 climate justice organizations have delivered a letter, including ads in major global newspapers, calling on former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England Mark Carney to push banks harder to abandon their fossil fuel investments.
One-fifth of carbon credits under Australia’s main climate policy are ‘junk’ cuts
"Avoided deforestation" projects do not represent genuine abatement, say researchers, who liken the Coalition policy to "cheap tricks and hot air."
Without a Team Canada approach on climate, we risk getting left behind
Not a single government is fully prepared to help deliver a safe climate — despite the fact national emissions have only dropped by one per cent since 2005, write Prof. Thomas Gunton and the Pembina Institute's Isabelle Turcotte.
500 organizations in Canada, U.S. urge feds to stop investing in carbon capture technology
Investment in carbon capture technology will hinder Canada’s transition away from fossil fuels and exacerbate the effects of climate change, says a new letter co-signed by hundreds of organizations.
Let’s not kid ourselves: Liberals' net-zero bill is image over substance again
Many Canadian environmental groups have chosen to applaud the passage of Bill C-12 — while holding their noses over its inadequacies — because they are desperate for any legislation that might help move the federal government to action on the climate crisis, writes Ken Johnson.
It'll take a supercharged national effort to get Canadians driving EVs
Now is the time for a supercharged national effort from governments, automakers, utilities and charging network providers to educate Canadians about electric vehicles, write Cara Clairman of non-profit Plug’n Drive and Brian Kingston of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association.
