Northern and rural communities in Canada often have limited social and physical infrastructure and capacity (i.e., limited access to technology and communication systems, health and education services, supplies, and human resources)
More ambitious action is necessary that avoids harming human rights. This entails phasing out the use of fossil fuels and transitioning to 100% renewable energy... Read more.
Natural Climate Solutions Could Reduce 10% of Canadian Emissions by 2030
Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan includes natural climate solutions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems to contribute to climate change... Read more.
Canada’s Vast Expanses of Wilderness and Long Distances Between Cities, Towns, and Rural Communities Create Challenges for Public Transport Systems
Canada’s vast expanses of wilderness and long distances between cities, towns, and rural communities create challenges for public transport systems. Statistics... Read more.
Legislation Mandates All New Vehicles Sold in Canada Must be 60% Electric by 2030 and Fully Electric by 2035
Canadians have repeatedly been told that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future. Legislation mandates all new vehicles sold in Canada must be electric by 2035 (60%... Read more.
Climate Leaders in Canada: Dr. Tzeporah Berman
Dear Dr. Tzeporah Berman, Climate Scorecard Canada is pleased to award you a 2024 Climate Leader Award. This is part of a global recognition of leaders we want to... Read more.
Canada’s PureSphera, Appliance Recovery Center
Refrigeration and air conditioning appliances contain harmful gases that significantly contribute to global warming and the greenhouse effect. Canada’s obligations... Read more.
Many Canadians Hold Conflicting Attitudes on Energy Transition
Last year, ReClimate’s research center at Carleton University released a report on Canadian responses to climate change and clean energy, showing that 70% of Canadians... Read more.
Canada Has Been Losing its Old-Growth Forests
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) affirms 367 million hectares (Mha) of forest across Canada, comprising approximately 34.8% of Canada’s land. This is 15 times... Read more.
Recommendations to Strengthen Canada’s NDCs
The NDC Partnership is a network of over 120 countries, facilitated by UNFCCC, that is dedicated to helping each other strengthen their Paris Agreement Nationally... Read more.
82% of Canada’s Electricity Came from Non-Greenhouse Gas Emissions Emitting Sources in 2022
82% of Canada’s electricity came from non-greenhouse gas emissions emitting sources in 2022 – hydro 60%, nuclear 14%, and other renewables 8% Natural Resources... Read more.