A fork in the road for the Canadian climate change discussion
Federal Parliament is back in session. And with it begins one of the most consequential periods for Canadian climate change policy.| Canadian Climate Institute
In some provinces, large-emitter trading systems are increasingly dysfunctional. Governments must fix them. The post Five choices that are breaking industrial carbon pricing appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute.| Canadian Climate Institute
Indigenous communities are leading electricity transmission projects, connecting new areas to the grid, and unlocking clean economic opportunities. The post Carrying Power in a Good Way: Indigenous participation and leadership in electricity transmission is essential to Canada’s energy future appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute.| Canadian Climate Institute
Government programs went a long way toward helping Canadians manage the up-front expenses of switching to this cost-saving climate solution. The post Cutting incentives for heat pumps makes it harder for more families to switch appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute.| Canadian Climate Institute
Climate change is not going away anytime soon. Long-term policy signals are needed to drive the country to lower its carbon emissions. The post Canada won’t meet its 2030 climate target. Now what? appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute.| Canadian Climate Institute
Federal Parliament is back in session. And with it begins one of the most consequential periods for Canadian climate change policy.| Canadian Climate Institute
Sound Research. Integrated Policy. Better Decisions.| Canadian Climate Institute
Critical mineral projects that result from meaningful partnerships and include strong local governance, can actually accelerate ...| Canadian Climate Institute
There is a strong case for Canada to rethink our economic and climate resilience policies together. Climate-related damages and ...| Canadian Climate Institute
With proactive, targeted actions, governments can reduce the damage from wildfires and protect lives and livelihoods. The post Climate change is supercharging wildfires—five ways governments can respond appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute.| Canadian Climate Institute
The current political environment and economic benefits favour greater electricity trade between provinces, but there is work to do to make this a reality. The post Making Western grids work better together will mean more affordable, reliable, abundant electricity appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute.| Canadian Climate Institute
Building more of it, quickly, needs to be a national priority. The post Clean electricity is Canada’s natural advantage appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute.| Canadian Climate Institute
We analyzed the state of climate and sustainable finance policies in Canada’s other major trading partners. While the U.S. retreats, we ...| Canadian Climate Institute
Natural disasters are where the typically bloodless, scientific term of “climate change” meets reality. They are the frontlines of an ...| Canadian Climate Institute
Climate change and climate risks are already costing Canada billions of dollars each year. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.| Canadian Climate Institute
Climate change is already costing Canadian households billions of dollars—and these costs are just the tip of the iceberg.| Canadian Climate Institute
A new report reveals the economic impacts and damages caused by climate change. Find out how these damages are already impairing the economy.| Canadian Climate Institute
The impacts of climate change on health could cost Canada’s healthcare system billions of dollars and reduce economic activity by tens of ...| Canadian Climate Institute
They are part of a troubling pattern of more frequent climate disasters. What once felt extraordinary is now a regular occurrence.| Canadian Climate Institute
Many countries continue to expand their existing climate policies and these changes could have broad economic implications for Canada.| Canadian Climate Institute
By leveraging these robust domestic large emitter systems, Canada can protect its export-driven economy while positioning ...| Canadian Climate Institute
While it’s not always apparent, big steps are already being taken across the country on clean energy — actions that are putting the ...| Canadian Climate Institute
In recent years, onshore wind installations have increased in scale. What are the pros and cons of this technology?| Canadian Climate Institute
Carbon capture could be particularly important for Canada, which has the technical expertise and geological attributes necessary to become...| Canadian Climate Institute
Discover the pros and cons of advanced geothermal energy. Geothermal energy is heat energy from deep beneath the Earth that is ...| Canadian Climate Institute
Canada has committed to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and we have many ways to get there.| Canadian Climate Institute
Climate change is widening the Northern infrastructure gap and putting communities at risk. Climate change threatens Northern ...| Canadian Climate Institute
New independent estimate shows Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions rose 2 per cent in 2022 from previous year| Canadian Climate Institute
Learn more about what the government can do to control climate impacts including making affordable climate solutions readily available.| Canadian Climate Institute
A national low-cost insurance program tied to a broader strategy could help long-term flood resilience in many communities across Canada.| Canadian Climate Institute
To date, the discussion of Atlantic offshore wind energy has focused on using it to produce green hydrogen for export primarily to ...| Canadian Climate Institute
Canada’s economy faces a “sink-or-swim” decade, according to the first study to assess Canada’s economic prospects in the face of accelerating global market shifts responding to climate change.| Canadian Climate Institute
New research from the Institute shows that heat pumps are less costly than gas and air conditioning in most cases in Canada.| Canadian Climate Institute
