Here’s how to get to zero-carbon emissions equitably
The increase in tax is a reinvestment in our economy for a resilient future. A small levy on current consumption can help enable long-term national prosperity. Opposition to the climate plan will subside in due course as trust in the governance structure is established and the benefits get recognized over time.
For climate progress, maybe the rest of Canada should join Quebec
Plaudits to Quebec. It is more than carrying its weight when it comes to lowering national admissions and, unlike the federal government, gaining favourable notice outside our borders.
Canadian Drought Monitor reports extreme or severe drought conditions in large areas of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan
The need for water security in the Prairies is a key part of the challenge if we also want food security. But, ultimately, this is an issue facing almost every part of the country. No time for complacency.
The forest carbon loophole
When forests are logged, even after accounting for post-cutting forest growth and carbon stored in harvested wood products, there is a net emission of large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere.
Canada’s back in the low-carbon investment game, but we need to play harder to win
Governments need to get even more ambitious about guaranteeing Canada’s provincial carbon markets to reassure firms and investors.
Biggest hurdle in our EV transition is the failure to engage the foot-dragging provinces: Tom McElroy
Re: “High prices, lack of charging infrastructure must be addressed to accommodate 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, say auto industry reps,” (by Jesse Cnockaert, The Hill Times, Jan. 15, 2024). This article is an important contribution to the much-needed discussion on our transition to electric vehicles. Like the arrival of the horseless […]
Feds are sending out carbon tax rebates to Canadians, but no one is noticing
Most confused Canadians received the payment with no explanation. If they already receive direct deposit payments, the climate bonus arrived with a simple annotation: Climate Action Incentive Plan. Talk about a missed opportunity.
Only hope for our global village is to phase out fossil fuels, and CCS is a sham: McElroy
Re: “COP28 was different, controversial, and substantive: a great place for Canada,” (by Jacob Irving, The Hill Times, Dec. 20, 2023). Jacob Irving is wrong about COP28. The only hope for the survival of our global village is to phase out fossil fuels. Multinational fossil-fuel companies have used their vast resources and influence to turn our beautiful green […]
As Canada counts the cost of 2023 fire season, experts warn that drought and dry weather ‘loads the dice’ for spring 2024
The past season demonstrated challenges of the status quo fire management system in preparing for and dealing with wildfire conditions exacerbated by climate change, says Dr. Mike Flannigan, while the federal government has launched a plan to fund the training of 1,000 firefighters.
2023 set the stage for water, in 2024 we must act
Looking ahead, science tells us that we should expect more destruction from escalating climate change, natural disasters, and environmental degradation. While this reality is unsettling, it should serve as a powerful motivator for both us and the government to take immediate action. We have the knowledge, the framework, the science, and the collective will to safeguard Canadian freshwater resources, and we know Canadians are well aware of the stakes involved.
