THIS WEEK
A world without gas-powered cars, a new road for Toyota and, yes—we have a couple of stories on Donald Trump.
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POLITICS
A Trump presidency won't derail Canada's climate plan, Trudeau says
It's a new era for the U.S., for the world—and for how North America's biggest country tackles climate change (or not). While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had previously announced climate policies in sync with President Barack Obama, that relationship is unlikely to continue with the new president-elect, Donald Trump, who has suggested climate change is a hoax, wants out of the Paris climate accord and wishes to expand the development of fossil fuels. On Thursday, Trudeau told an audience in Sydney, N.S., that Canada's climate strategy will continue as planned—even if America's does not.
"One of the things people in Canada and indeed around the world understand is that there is tremendous economic disadvantage from not acting in the fight against climate change; for not pushing towards cleaner jobs and reducing emissions; towards not showing leadership at time where the world is looking for leadership," the prime minister told the audience in Sydney. "We know that putting a price on carbon pollution is a way to improve our response to economic challenges, to create good jobs going forward and to show leadership that quite frankly the entire world is looking for, along with the solutions that go with it."
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Our take: Why Trump may not trump renewables
If you work in clean energy, chances are your inbox and Twitter feed have been overwhelmed with stories about the implications of a Trump presidency for renewables. Read our op-ed on why things may go okay-ish for the sector.
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First Nations see a future in renewables
More and more, Canada's indigenous communities are launching clean energy projects as a way to make money in an environmentally friendly fashion. By one estimate, Canada is now home to more than 300 First Nations-run clean energy projects.
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Who will ban combustion cars first?
When will countries start banning conventional vehicles? While the prospect may feel far off, a few nations around the world—including Germany, India and Norway—have early plans to go down a road free of combustion cars. In Norway, it could start as soon as 2025.
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China sets a new cap on coal
While China's overall coal-fired power capacity will increase by 2020, the good news is that, as a percentage of the nation's total power supply, it will actually decrease. China's five-year energy plan, announced last week, has received mixed reviews.
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Is Toyota changing its tune on EVs?
Toyota, which previously touted hybrids and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles as the likelier alternative to petrol cars, now appears to be betting on long-range EVs. Japan's Nikkei newspaper reports that Toyota is hoping to mass-produce long-range EVs for 2020.
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India is building for a less smoggy future
Saturday marked the first time ever that New Dehli closed more than 1,800 public primary schools to protect children from dangerous levels of smog. Meanwhile, and perhaps a sign of better things to come, renewable energy growth in India is outpacing that of coal.
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Morocco: a renewable energy leader
Morocco, host of this year's international climate conference, COP-22, is also home to a rather impressive climate feat. The sunny nation houses the world's largest concentrated solar energy plant, Noor 1, with its 500,000 parabolic mirrors. And that's not all.
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Powerful tides: Atlantic Canada's new turbine
The Bay of Fundy off Nova Scotia and New Brunswick is now home to a massive tidal turbine, which was lowered onto the seabed last week. The 1,000-tonne turbine is a joint venture between Emera Inc. and OpenHydro.
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Everyday low (carbon) prices
The world's largest retailer, Walmart, wants to be a good corporate citizen—specifically, a low-carbon one. The price-centric behemoth announced earlier this month that it intends to generate half its energy from renewable sources by the year 2025.
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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
CEEA’s 2016 Day on the Hill: Meetings that Matter
Nov. 21-23 | Ottawa
Late November is your chance to hear from the two politicians who are perhaps most central to the environment in Canada: Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr. The event, hosted by the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance, is an opportunity for companies and organizations to hear firsthand how the new government is integrating climate change goals, both internally and externally. Learn more.
Nov. 17 | Ottawa
Innovation in Action
Join iPolitics for its first event in a new speakers series on economic innovation—and how better political policies and business practices can move us forward. Bonus: the event is free. Learn more.
Dec. 5-6 | Toronto
Solar Canada Conference and Exposition
This is Canada's biggest solar show, as thousands of attendees and hundreds of vendors descend on the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in December. Network, discover new technologies and learn from likeminded renewable energy entrepreneurs. Learn more.
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IMAGE & MEDIA CREDITS
Feature photo: Justin Trudeau/Flickr
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