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Climate change, COVID prompt BC gov’t investment in roadway projects

February 12, 2021 Energi Staff

The government of British Columbia is investing $20.7 million in upgrading the province’s roadways under a plan dubbed the Climate Adaption Program. The program features a number of projects throughout BC that the government says [Read more]

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CER: Policy, technology change key drivers of Canada’s energy transition

February 2, 2021 Energi Staff

A report issued by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) last fall found that the country’s fossil fuel consumption is expected to fall in the coming 30 years, but without an accelerated energy transition fossil fuels [Read more]

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Carbon pricing is over-hyped…more regulation, industrial policy needed to reduce emissions

January 20, 2021 Energi Staff 2

Rating: High school and post-secondary Summary: Markham interviews Dr. Danny Cullenward, Stanford energy economist and lawyer, and co-author with Dr. David G. Victor, of the new book, “Making climate policy work.” Related links: Klein vs [Read more]

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Norway unveils comprehensive climate action plan

January 13, 2021 Energi Staff

Last week, the government of Norway presented a climate action plan to help achieve its emission reduction target agreed to under the Paris Agreement. Minister of Climate and Environment Sveinung Rotevatn said “This climate action [Read more]

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Germany’s Energiewende shows energy transitions are damned difficult

January 2, 2021 Energi Staff 2

Rating: High school and post-secondary Summary: Markham interviews Dr. Gunther Bachmann, a former director of the German Council for Sustainable Development, about the challenges posed by his country’s energy transition plan, the Energiewende. Related stories: [Read more]

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Pacific Northwest electricity going carbon-free without natural gas?

December 31, 2020 Energi Staff 2

Rating: High school and post-secondary Summary: Markham interviews Ben Kujala, director of power planning for the Northwest Power and Conservation Council based in Portland, Oregon. They discussed the extent to which natural gas should be [Read more]

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On 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, IEA expands energy, climate work

December 21, 2020 Energi Staff

By Mechthild Wörsdörfer and Tom Howes This article was published by the International Energy Agency on Dec. 12, 2020. 2015 was a critical year for climate action Saturday 12 December is a milestone: it is [Read more]

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Opinion: More SUVs challenge emissions cuts in passenger car market

October 15, 2019 Energi Staff

By Laura Cozzi, Chief Energy Modeler, and Apostolos Petropoulos, Energy Modeler This article was published by the International Energy Agency on Oct. 15, 2019. This commentary is derived from analysis that will be published on 13 November [Read more]

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Economic realities of getting Canadian climate policy right

December 13, 2018 Energi Staff

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce asks the question: what are the principles that will allow Canadian climate policy to cut emissions at lowest cost to economy and way of life? Canadian climate policy must include [Read more] [Read more]

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UK, seven major companies join EV30@30 campaign

September 11, 2018 Energi Staff

The EV30@30 campaign aims to speed up the development of electric vehicles and has a target of at least 30 per cent of new EV sales by 2030.  Shutterstock photo. EV30@30 supports market for 2-3 wheelers, [Read more]

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B.C. must back up good intentions on clean growth with effective plan

August 24, 2018 Energi Staff

The B.C. government is expected to release its clean growth strategy this fall. The Pembina Institute argues that successful implementation will require carbon budgeting by sector and robust accountability mechanisms.  Pembina Institute photo. B.C. clean [Read more]

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Opinion: Ten tips to stay cool in today’s heat waves

August 6, 2018 Energi Staff

Recent heat waves in Europe, Canada and India show there is a growing demand for cooling comfort, which places a major strain on energy systems.  The IEA offers tips on staying cool, efficiently.  AP photo. [Read more]

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Opinion: BC’s climate strategy can lead next wave of Canadian climate action

July 31, 2018 Energi Staff

Over the past year, the government has taken action by committing to refresh BC’s climate strategy to get us back on track to reducing carbon pollution (by 40 per cent from 2007 levels by 2030) [Read more]

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Chevron issues second climate report for investors

March 5, 2018 Energi Staff 2

“We’re committed to addressing the risks of climate change while delivering the energy that benefits societies and economies.” Chevron Corporation published its second report describing the company’s approach to managing climate change risks and its [Read more]

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Kainai First Nation announces climate change adaptation initiative funded by Alberta

February 5, 2018 Energi Staff 2

“This will help our community develop a much-needed climate adaptation plan as well as inspire youth and elders” The Kainai First Nation will use a grant funded by Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan to work with [Read more]

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Notley should lead discussion about Alberta oil/gas emissions and job losses, not sabotage it

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

“[W]e are in that crisis position because of the incompetence and chaos and conflict that is constantly being generated by the UCP government.” – Notley Rachel Notley is mad as hell at Justin Trudeau and [Read more]

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