THIS WEEK
A special edition of Clean Energy Review on deep decarbonization. Enjoy the long weekend!
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CARBON
Time to get a little deep
While politics often deals with shorter timelines, longer ones must be considered if the world is to keep climate change restricted to no more than a 2°C increase. That, of course, is the agreed-upon target adopted by the 195 countries that signed onto the Paris Agreement—including Canada.
The name of the game is deep decarbonization: cutting carbon pollution to a fraction of what it is now. So, how do we get there? Below are three reports that explore the issue of deep decarbonization, for those of you who want to dive a little, ahem, deeper. For everyone else, there's also a fun infographic.
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What's the Government of Canada's strategy?
What do the feds have to say about long-term deep decarbonization? Submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Canada's official strategy sets a goal to cut emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 from 2005 levels—and 30 per cent by 2030.
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Another long-term view
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations teamed up on the Deep Decarbonization Project to "demonstrate how countries can transform their energy systems by 2050." Read their findings.
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What does Canada's clean energy industry think?
Well, let them tell you. The Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity (made up of industry associations representing solar, wind, hydro and marine renewables) explores Canada's future and the "Golden Age of Renewable Electricity" in this report.
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And if you prefer pictures
We have you covered. In February, we released an infographic to better show Canadians just what exactly a cleaner future would look like. See the full version here.
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Happy Easter!
Enjoy the extra day off (or two days, depending on your employer). We'll return to our regular programming next week.
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Clean Energy Review is sponsored in part by Genus Capital Management, a leading provider of fossil-fuel-free investments.
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FRONT BURNER
Clean Growth and the 2017 B.C. Election
April 20 | Online
Election season has officially begun in B.C. Hear what the province's major parties have to say on the topics of climate action and clean growth. Mary Polak of the B.C. Liberal Party, George Heyman of the B.C. NDP, and B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver will be taking questions from industry and community leaders. Learn more.
May 17-19 | Vancouver
Global Learning Forum 2017
At last, an event for urban nerds and climate geeks alike. Join Renewable Cities for Global Learning Forum 2017, a three-day dialogue on the transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in cities. Learn more.
May 29-June 1 | Markham, Ontario
EV/VÉ Conference and Trade Show
The eighth annual EV/VÉ Conference and Trade Show arrives in Markham, Ontario, this year with a theme of "smart e-mobility"—think connected cars, automated driving, smart grids and more. Yes, you're still allowed to go even if you don't drive an EV. Learn more.
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