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Canadian Climate Institute Blog
1w ago
Canada’s infrastructure isn’t prepared for the climate crisis impacts, but there are things we can do to get ready for future events.
The post Time to stop building infrastructure for yesterday’s climate appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute ..read more
Canadian Climate Institute Blog
2w ago
With the right program rules, Ontario’s forthcoming corporate renewable energy purchasing program could lower carbon pollution and accelerate economic development for Indigenous communities.
The post New Ontario program could accelerate energy transition while advancing Indigenous reconciliation appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute ..read more
Canadian Climate Institute Blog
1M ago
A national low-cost insurance program tied to a broader strategy could help long-term flood resilience in many communities across Canada.
The post High and dry: The rising tide of flood risks and the insurance dilemma appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute ..read more
Canadian Climate Institute Blog
1M ago
As Canada spurs on a new wave of housing, governments need to ensure homes aren’t built in areas at high risk of flooding and wildfire
The post Higher ground: Keeping new homes out of harm’s way appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute ..read more
Canadian Climate Institute Blog
1M ago
As the energy transition accelerates, regulators are bringing a public-interest lens to the question of continued network expansion.
The post Change is in the pipeline—will expanding gas networks leave ratepayers on the hook? appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute ..read more
Canadian Climate Institute Blog
1M ago
The first and best use for Atlantic offshore wind would be to provide massive amounts of clean energy to Canada’s electrical grids as far west as Ontario.
The post Atlantic Offshore Wind: A national clean energy resource appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute ..read more
Canadian Climate Institute Blog
2M ago
The biggest drivers of climate policy in 2024 won't come from Ottawa, but from Washington and Brussels
The post The die is cast on the clean economy. Canada needs to stay in the game. appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute ..read more
Canadian Climate Institute Blog
2M ago
Under what conditions should projects that reduce emissions in Canada’s oil and gas sector be eligible for more favourable lending terms?
The post Next steps for Canada’s climate investment taxonomy appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute ..read more
Canadian Climate Institute Blog
2M ago
Unless governments are proactive, more wildfires exacerbated by climate change are inevitable.
The post Canada needs to get ready for a future fraught with fire: How can the forest sector respond? appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute ..read more
Canadian Climate Institute Blog
2M ago
The time is right for every province in Canada to build the bigger, smarter energy grids needed for a sustainable future.
The post Utilities throw down on a bigger, cleaner, smarter grid appeared first on Canadian Climate Institute ..read more