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Energy [R]evolution: A sustainable Canada energy outlook

11 May 2009

Energy [R]evolution is a groundbreaking report that shows how Canada can cut global warming pollution to the levels needed to prevent the worst effects of global warming while also meeting the energy needs of a growing world and phasing out nuclear power.

There is overwhelming consensus that global warming is an unequivocal, scientifically proven reality that is caused largely by burning fossil fuels. Climate scientists have said global greenhouse gas emissions must peak by 2015 and then decrease rapidly after that.

The report outlines how Canada can use available technology to cut the greenhouse gas emissions from its energy sector 34 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80 per cent by 2050.

Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council commissioned the report from the German Aerospace Center.

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Climate and Energy Issues: President Obama’s Visit to Ottawa

17 February 2009

Energy and global warming are expected to be at the top of the agenda when President Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper meet in Ottawa on February 19, 2009.

There are a number of issues relevant to this discussion, including: Tar Sands and Low Carbon Fuel Standards in the U.S.; A North American Cap and Trade System; Targets for Greenhouse Gas Reduction; and Green Energy Stimulus: Harper vs. Obama.

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Canada's GHG Emissions targets and trends 1990-2020

09 February 2009

Canadian greenhouse gas emissions in 2006 were about 22 per cent above the 1990 total of 592 million tonnes. This is about 29 per cent above Canada’s Kyoto target of 558 million tonnes (6 per cent below the 1990 level). Source: Environment Canada, National Inventory Report 1990-2006: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada.

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