“The delay in implementing an oil and gas emissions cap is holding Canada back.”
A Statement by Aly Hyder Ali, Oil and Gas Program Manager, Environmental Defence
Posted September 19th, 2024 on Niagara At Large
Ottawa – New analysis confirms that a cap on emissions from the oil and gas industry is crucial to achieve Canada’s climate commitments.
Today’s report (released September 19, 2024) from the Canadian Climate Institute provides an early estimate of Canada’s national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023.
While it is promising to see overall reductions in GHG emissions, the data exposes a clear issue: increasing oil and gas emissions are stalling Canada’s progress on climate action, once again erasing much of the progress made by other industries.
The delay in implementing an oil and gas emissions cap is holding Canada back.
The report shows that climate policy works to reduce GHG emissions, but Canada will fall short of its 2030 climate goals without decisive action on oil and gas emissions. Canada needs an oil and gas emissions cap immediately – the future of our environment and economy depends on it.
For more information about what is needed for an effective oil and gas emissions cap, see this media backgrounder.
About the Canadian Climate Institute – The Canadian Climate Institute is Canada’s leading climate change policy research organization. We produce rigorous analysis, economic modelling, and in-depth research on policy solutions to help Canada adapt to the effects of climate change, and compete and prosper in the global energy transition
The Canadian Climate Institute’s staff, board members, expert panels and advisors are located across the country.
For more on the Canadian Climate Institute, click on – Canadian Climate Institute: Climate Change Canada Policy Research
ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE (environmentaldefence.ca): Environmental Defence is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.
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