Emissions in Manitoba 4.8% above 2005 levels

Emissions data for Manitoba, as reported in the National Inventory Report, reveal that our province continues to fall behind in the global initiative to reach net zero. Manitoba and Alberta are the only provinces in Canada where emissions have not decreased below the 2005 levels, the baseline year used to track progress. Read more

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’Let’s do something’: city to consider study to phase out natural gas

The city could soon study how to phase out natural gas heat at all Winnipeg buildings and swap in greener alternatives. The city’s Climate Action and Resilience Committee will debate the motion on Oct. 28.  

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Why climate action groups are calling for geothermal heating in Manitoba

Manitoba’s Climate Action Team (CAT) is calling on Manitoba Hydro to create a geothermal utility as a way to save residents money and reduce electricity demand. Read more  

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  • Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap

    Nov. 4, 2024 – The Canadian Press – OTTAWA – Oil and gas producers in Canada will be required to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about one-third over the next eight years under new regulations being published today by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.

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  • A new report outlines six opportunities Manitoba has to become a global leader in the green economy.

    Oct. 22, 2024 – Winnipeg Free Press – A new report outlines six opportunities Manitoba has to become a global leader in the green economy. Wind energy, critical minerals and commercial zero-emission vehicles are three opportunities outlined in the report.

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  • Global Warming of 1.6C Now Best Case Scenario, New Research Shows

    Aug. 19, 2024 – New Scientist  -Humanity’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, which has been totemic in climate policy for the past decade, is now almost certainly out of reach.

  • Fossil fuel subsidies cost Canadians a lot more money than the carbon tax

    Apr. 1, 2024 – The Conversation Canada – The federal carbon tax increase is now in effect, and will raise gas prices by three cents per litre in most Canadian provinces. The hike prompted complaints from seven premiers and a recent parliamentary showdown, culminating in a failed vote of non-confidence in the Liberal government. Yet this ongoing debate overlooks a far costlier carbon tax: fossil fuel subsidies.

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