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Cities’ role as “doers” in climate fight highlighted at COP26

Cities’ role as “doers” in climate fight highlighted at COP26

by Brian | Nov 28, 2021 | Climate, The Weather Network

Land use and future development are big concerns when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in cities Late last week, with COP26 nearing a tense conclusion and country delegates hashing out an agreement behind closed doors, it seemed like the final theme day —...
Green wave presenting major opportunities and risks for Canadian businesses

Green wave presenting major opportunities and risks for Canadian businesses

by Brian | Oct 31, 2021 | Climate, The Weather Network

Experts from the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices say many companies in Canada will see both wins and challenges as the world moves towards a low-carbon future NEXT MONTH, THE SMALL city of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, 75 kilometres west of Winnipeg, will...
Natural climate solutions series pt. IV: Countering climate change

Natural climate solutions series pt. IV: Countering climate change

by Brian | Jun 3, 2021 | Canadian Geographic, Climate

How natural solutions could mitigate 78 megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 IN 2019, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT committed to invest $3 billion in natural climate solutions to cut greenhouse gas emissions as part of its fight against climate change. Those...
Natural climate solutions series pt. III: Carbon crusaders

Natural climate solutions series pt. III: Carbon crusaders

by Brian | Nov 10, 2020 | Canadian Geographic, Climate

Protecting and restoring Canada’s forests and wetlands may be our best long-term chance for CO2 sequestration THE 485-MILLION-HECTARE BOREAL ZONE, stretching from Yukon to Newfoundland and Labrador, contains 25 per cent of the world’s remaining intact forest. It also...
Natural climate solutions series pt. II: Field fixes

Natural climate solutions series pt. II: Field fixes

by Brian | Sep 10, 2020 | Canadian Geographic, Climate

How grasslands protection and conservation agriculture can work as front-line defences against climate change THE SWEEPING VISTAS of the Govenlock-Nashlyn-Battle Creek grasslands in southwest Saskatchewan have been long recognized as a haven for prairie plants and...
Natural climate solutions series pt. I: Natural powers

Natural climate solutions series pt. I: Natural powers

by Brian | Jul 10, 2020 | Canadian Geographic, Climate

When it comes to fighting climate change, habitats themselves can be critical allies THE 2019 FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN might have been the first time that many Canadians heard the term “natural climate solutions.” It came in a pledge by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
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