Tag: Environment
Letter to the CEO of the Oil Bank of Canada
In his message in the RBC Climate Blueprint, CEO David McKay says that "Global plans to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by...
RBC Was the #1 Financier of Fossil Fuels and Climate Chaos in 2022
Even after clear messages from the IEA and IPCC that we can't afford any new fossil fuels, banks continue to finance fossil fuel expansion...
Seven Reasons Why Policymakers Must Reject CCS
"Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is purported to collect or “capture” carbon dioxide generated by high-emitting activities, and is therefore commonly proposed as a...
New Climate Rules for Canada’s Big Banks
In late December of last year, Canada released a new policy aimed at ending international public financing for fossil fuels, (starting January 1, 2023)...
Canada Needs Strong Clean Car Standards
"A strong Clean Car Standard would phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 by requiring automakers to sell zero-emission vehicles instead....
Seventy Percent Of Canadians Want an Emissions Cap on Oil and Gas
A new poll finds that 70% of Canadians want an oil and gas emissions cap that will ensure industry takes on its fair share...
Framing Climate Action as “Economic Readiness” Is Best
Most Canadians want to be ready for the post-carbon economy. And most Canadians are concerned about climate change. However more than half of the...
Will King Charles III Be the Climate King
In April of 2022, Prince Charles recorded a passionate message for the 7th Our Ocean Conference. As the Prince of Wales, his commitment to...
Canada pushes the Fossil Path Again: Full Speed Ahead on Blue Hydrogen
The colour of hydrogen matters. Canada’s hydrogen future as outlined in its December 2020 Hydrogen Strategy Report will be predominantly based on blue hydrogen —...
This Is A Very Good Deal For The Climate
"The bill that includes $369 billion in climate and energy provisions will transform how Americans get their energy and shape the country’s climate and...