Pages tagged "Topic: Climate Action"
COP27 Staged ‘Walkout’ on Oil Sands Not Conducive to Emission Reductions
Anti-Canadian oil and gas activists were in an uproar last week about their staged walkout on the oil sands delegation at COP27, celebrating as if it were some sensational heroic act to ‘stand up’ to one of the only oil-producing jurisdictions in the world that has committed ...
Oil & Gas Emissions Cap to Cost Canadian Economy Up to $79 Billion Annually, Benefit Other Producers: REPORT
Is an emissions cap on oil and gas in Canada good for our families and the global environment? According to a new report by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), implementing an emissions cap on an already highly regulated sector will cause significant economic pain for Cana...
B.C. Regulator’s Focus on Cedar LNG Global Emission Reductions Should Be a Model for the Rest of Canada
British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) stated this month that Cedar LNG – an Indigenous-led project by the Haisla Nation – would help fight climate change due to a net reduction in global greenhouse gases (GHGs) despite an increase at the local provincial ...
Oil Sands Commit $24 Billion to Phase 1 of Emission Reductions on Path Towards Net Zero
Canada’s oil sands operators have announced plans to spend $24 billion on emission-reduction projects by 2030 as part of their commitment to reach net zero by 2050. The Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero Alliance – accounting for 95% of oil sands production – has allocated $16.5 ...
Why Should You Support Democratic Oil Producers Like Canada vs. the Alternative?
In a world where most of our oil is produced by national oil companies (NOCs), we need to remind ourselves that it absolutely does matter where you source your energy from.A recent article by The Economist highlights several important facts that should concern any nation look...
Economic Reconciliation with Indigenous Communities Can Fuel Canada’s Net-Zero Ambitions: REPORT
A new report by the Royal Bank of Canada is highlighting the critical role of Indigenous Peoples in the transition to net zero emissions (1). According to RBC, national goals to reduce emissions are inextricably linked with Indigenous communities, highlighting the “…incredibl...
Canada Ranks High Among Oil & Gas Exporters on Green Future Index 2022
Key Points • Canada ranked 15th on the Green Future Index 2022 globally, the 2nd highest out of the world's top 15 oil exporters and 5th amongst the G20 economies. • Canada's exceptional performance on the index is supported by the revenues from Canada's natural resources sect...
Canadian-Made LNG Already Wins on Climate, Minister
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said this week that Canada’s federal government is open to accelerating liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects which could start supplying Europe within three years. In his interview with Bloomberg News, Wilkinson suggests the best ...
Canadian Oil Sands GHG Intensities Down 20% Since 2009: ANALYSIS
Canada's oil sands sector has once again shown its global leadership in environmental performance and why it should be a supplier of choice for the world's future energy needs. According to IHS Markit, Canada's oil sands' greenhouse gas (GHG) intensities dropped 20 per cent b...
