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PEROVSKITES: Qcells Plans First Production Line for ‘Miracle’ Solar Cell

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Solar manufacturing giant Qcells is investing US$100 million in a pilot production line that incorporates perovskites, a “miracle” semiconductor material under development for more...
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Quebec plots a course to reach 60 per cent of greenhouse gas reduction target...

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Premier François Legault said Quebec already has the lowest emissions per capita in North America and he wants that to be remain true in...
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‘Carbon Neutral’, ‘Net-Zero’ Claims Face Global Greenwash Crackdown

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As the EU and UK ban carbon-neutral labels and Canada and the U.S. overhaul their marketing watchdogs, is the Wild West era of greenwash...
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Climate Concerns Drive Job Choices for 40% of Workers Under 40

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A recent survey shows that climate change weighs heavily on workers under the age of 40, with 40% indicating they have already changed or...
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Canada Needs A Bold Emissions Cap

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The Oil and Gas industry remains one of the biggest obstacles in Canada's quest to cut emissions reports the National Observer. "Canada’s progress on...
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Fire is the only thing that can stop Canadian fossil fuels

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As I write, places in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan hold 17 of the top 50 spots on the list of world cities with the...
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Air-quality expert says risks of wildfire smoke underestimated

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An air-quality expert says smoky skies over British Columbia have become the norm over the past few summers, but not everyone seems aware of...
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Get A Heat Pump: Save Money, Energy and the Climate, Below2C

Get A Heat Pump: Save Money, Energy and the Climate

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As I post this article by Stephen Leahy, there's a heat pump being installed in our home. This will complete another step on our...
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FROM THE ENERGY MIX WEEKENDER

The Biggest Climate Scam: Promising a Breakthrough with 'Abated' Breath

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‘Abating’ carbon emissions is the fossil industry’s latest excuse for not scaling back production. The PR is everywhere, but the technology isn’t delivering. How long before the spin wears thin?

Canadians Have Fossil Industry on the Defensive

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Polling shows 64% public support for a regulated cap on oil and gas emissions, despite the Pathways Alliance’s feverish lobbying. And Pathways stands accused of false advertising. Nervous much?

Tackling Energy Poverty Can Help Tackle Raging Populism.

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Building low-income energy retrofits into the upcoming Canada Green Buildings Strategy is the right thing to do. Families should never have to choose between food and fuel. Plus it meets the politics of the moment.

FINANCE, PENSIONS, BANKS

Now's the time for pensions must lead on phasing out fossil fuels

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The only truly responsible investing decision is to stop risking our retirement savings and our climate on oil and gas companies.

Canadian Pension Funds Are Failing the Climate Test

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Canada’s major pension funds are not on track to protect pensions from the worsening climate crisis or to align their portfolios with a safe climate future.

80% of Board Members at America’s Top Six Banks are Climate Conflicted

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High level links between polluting sectors and bank directors could be acting as a block to climate action.

CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

Seniors are taking up the climate fight

"The level of engagement and the form of it among older people seems to be changing dramatically."
"The level of engagement and the form of it among older people seems to be changing dramatically."

Solar Airships Could Decarbonize Long Distance Travel

Solar airships powered by batteries and flexible solar panels are emerging as a possible route to decarbonizing air travel.
Solar airships powered by batteries and flexible solar panels are emerging as a possible route to decarbonizing air travel.

Canada to get 2,000 high-speed public electric vehicle chargers

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High-speed charging of electric vehicles across the country will address the “range anxiety” felt by many drivers going green.

‘No Miracles Needed,’ the climate solutions are clear

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We don’t need a miracle, because the solutions to climate change, air pollution, and energy security already exist.

PETITIONS, LETTERS

100% zero-emissions electricity by 2035

Canada has committed to net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2035, but the fossil fuel industry & their allies are working overtime to delay action
Canada has committed to net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2035, but the fossil fuel industry & their allies are working overtime to delay action

Tax Big Oil to Fund Disaster Response

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Join thousands across the country demanding that the Trudeau government tax oil and gas companies’ excess profits to fund climate disaster response.

Youth Climate Corps! It's Time!

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Climate mobilization in Canada has yet to feel like a grand societal undertaking. Tell Your MP and Trudeau to Deliver a Youth Climate Corps now!

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