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Although maritime transportation makes up about 3% of global carbon emissions, this sector has been slow to invest in emissions-cutting technologies. A shipping tax could incentivize shipowners to reduce their emissions.

Shipping emissions could be halved without damaging trade, research finds Findings come as nations gather in London to discuss new carbon levy

Despite the twin crises of climate change and environmental degradation, there is a tremendous opportunity to transition to a clean energy system and rapidly decarbonize the planet.

Clean energy can be greatest growth driver of the 21st century Clean energy has the potential to become the greatest growth driver for business in the 21st century, boosting global GDP in 4% by 2030.

An Australian coal company has withdrawn its plan to mine in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. In its place, the company plans to kick off a renewable energy project.

Plans for coal mine scrapped in Alberta’s foothills | Globalnews.ca Turns out a renewable energy plant might be going up in the coal mine's place.

The action needed to drop global plastic pollution to 40 million tonnes by 2040 is major, but it is also practical and affordable, according to the UN Environment Programme.

Plastic pollution could be slashed by 80% by 2040, UN says Changes needed are major but also practical and affordable, report says, and would bring trillions of dollars in benefits

The effects of climate change are closer than ever, with almost 700,000 hectares of forest burned this week in Alberta. In addition to property loss and displacement, this destruction represents trees that are no longer absorbing carbon.

ANALYSIS | No accounting for the cost of climate disasters like forest fires | CBC News Even as Canadians choke on orange smoke, the parliamentary budget officer says there is no way to add the benefits of fighting climate change to the national books. The World Meteorological Association says we are heading for the dreaded 1.5 degrees of warming in five years but the value of stopping...

According to a new World Meteorological Organization report, we will soon breach the 1.5 C level on a temporary basis with increasing frequency. Luckily, this isn’t the same thing as failing the global goal.

World will likely hit 1.5 C warming limit within 5 years — temporarily, UN predicts | CBC News There's a two-out-of-three chance within the next five years that the world will temporarily reach the internationally accepted global temperature threshold for limiting the worst effects of climate change, a new World Meteorological Organization report forecasts.

With solar having been the fastest-growing source of electricity for the last 18 years, it is no surprise that there was record growth in wind and solar power in 2022, pushing global electricity generation to its cleanest-ever level.

‘Entering the clean power era’: Wind and solar generated a record amount of global power in 2022 "We are entering the clean power era," said Małgorzata Wiatros-Motyka, senior electricity analyst at Ember.

We would like to congratulate Harbour Air on this large milestone.

If you're in the area, make sure to keep an eye out for their new ePlane!

We've arrived! Our ePlane and Harbour Air Aerospace Services teams are thrilled to announce the success of our ePlane’s inaugural direct flight to Victoria Harbour from Salt Spring Island! A successful milestone as this marks the ePlane's first multi point flight. Join us tomorrow to learn about the future of sustainable flight from Harbour Air’s ePlane team! We're looking forward to connecting with you all tomorrow.

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With consumer preferences in North America shifting towards larger vehicles, researchers are suggesting that Canada will not be able to meet its emissions targets with electric vehicles alone.

ANALYSIS | Why Canada needs both EVs and hydrogen fuel cell cars to meet emission targets | CBC News As Ottawa pours billions into a new electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in St. Thomas, Ont., industry analysts say we'll need both electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles — and to change our habits — to meet Canada's zero-emission commitments.

Extreme weather means more damage to roadways and higher repair costs. One way to combat this is by investing in “green infrastructure,” such as wetland restoration, which can help protect “grey infrastructure”.

Restoring nature can lead to fewer road repairs, Alberta study shows | CBC News In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we learn how restoring wetlands can benefit roads and whether it's possible to refrigerate the Rideau Canal in the age of climate change.

A new tidal energy project is set to launch in the waters off West Thurlow Island. The project will generate clean electricity via ocean energy to reduce remote coastal communities' reliance on diesel.

Tide-powered clean energy could help West Coast communities ditch diesel A new tidal energy pilot project to reduce dependence on diesel in B.C.’s remote coastal communities is set to launch after getting $2 million in provincial funding.