Canada’s economy is facing a carbon emissions squeeze. Even as it makes progress in meeting its carbon reduction goals by 2030, Canada is not moving fast enough. To get there, Canada needs to vastly amplify investments in renewables to cut emissions while enabling economic growth. Failing to do so ... READ MORE >
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Regulations and rate cuts to drive renewable energy growth
As renewable energy projects contend with volatile energy markets, battles over permits and a challenging investment climate, it’s easy to lose sight of the progress that is being made in the transition away from fossil fuels. Sustained investment in renewables continues, despite the hurdles, and ... READ MORE >
How the construction industry can work toward a net-zero future
The construction industry has been resilient through the pandemic even as it confronts shortages of workers and raw materials, and rising inflation. But these challenges will pale in comparison to the ones that contractors will face as nations race to meet aggressive goals in reducing carbon ... READ MORE >
Carbon pricing—in the spotlight at COP26—could mean big shifts for global trade
Conversations last week at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, made clear that increases in carbon prices and in the adoption of carbon pricing programs are critical to reduce carbon emissions to keep the global temperature increase under 2 degrees Celsius. Though long touted ... READ MORE >