Ontario has announced plans to build new polluting gas power plants to provide electricity for the province. This is absurd, given that Ontario effectively phased out coal-fired electricity units between 2005 and 2017.
Electricity production emissions are expected to increase by more than 400% by 2030. This hike will cancel out around half of the carbon reductions gained by phasing out filthy coal and make meeting …
Why Are Canadian Coal Mines Eager to Expand
A lot has happened in the Canadian coal industry. Two big coal mine proposals had slipped through the national environmental review framework’s gaps.
Environment Minister Wilkinson has a key power to guarantee that projects do not fall through the cracks. This appears to be a no-brainer, yet the coal sector has been outraged and has brazenly criticized the Minister for these actions.
The Canadian Coal Situation…
Canada and India Discussed Renewable Energy While Excluding Coal
According to Minister Steven Guilbeault, a new agreement has been inked to collaborate with India on climate change action. It is a chance for Canada to promote its renewable technologies, particularly in terms of making clean energy a reliable electricity source.
However, coal power is not included in the agreement. This is amid Canada leading a global campaign to stop the use of coal for electricity generation and …