Another climate change mitigation strategy involves physically capturing and removing CO2 from the atmosphere through carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration/ storage (CCUS). CCUS can also involve capturing CO2 from a…
For most buildings in Ontario, the production of heat, whether for space heating or process heating, is highly energy intensive and often one of the leading sources of GHG emissions[1]….
Fuel switching is a climate change mitigation strategy that involves changing the fuels used for energy generation from high GHG-emitting fuels (e.g., fossil fuels) to lower emitting fuels (e.g., renewables,…
The combustion of fossil fuels (e.g., oil and natural gas) for energy generation is the most significant driver of human-caused GHG emissions. Reducing the amount of fossil fuel-derived energy that…
Members Only Additional permissions are required to access this content. Get Access Already a member? Log in here. Financing Net Zero: Incentive Programs Energy Efficiency programs have been an important part of…
Top takeaways: As the Earth’s climate changes, the increasing occurrence and severity of extreme weather events and abnormal climatic conditions puts stress on local and global economies resulting in disruptions…
Top takeaways: Climate change-related events such as extreme weather, droughts, forest fires, and floods are disrupting local and global supply chains on an increasingly frequent basis. This impacts the movement…
Top takeaways: Global studies across the world show a clear impact on food security as rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns change where crops can be grown[1]. In many lower-latitude…
Top takeaways: What are the financial costs of flooding? Flooding is already the most frequent and costly natural disaster in Canada. November 2021’s floods in B.C. caused an estimated $675…
Top takeaways: What does extreme heat do to people? This is of particular concern for industries with high outdoor heat exposure risks, such as agriculture and construction. Such impacts may…
Toronto Metropolitan University: Branded Materials Transition Project Background In August 2021, the Board of Governors of Ryerson University committed to implementing all 22 recommendations from the Mash Koh Wee Kah…
Green Economy Webinar: Moving toward Zero Plastic Waste- Government of Canada’s Regulatory Approach On April 18th, Partners in Project Green (PPG) was joined by Megan Hamilton, Head of the Regulatory…
