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Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

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The Government of Canada’s commitment to eliminating inefficient fossil fuel subsidies signals both greater support for clean technology as well as emission reductions across the economy from traditional sectors. Canada is also committed to phasing out public financing of the fossil fuel sector.

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Report finds road transportation sector in Canada likely to fall far short of 2050 GHG emissions reduction target

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A new Conference Board of Canada report finds that Canada is unlikely to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels by 2050. Canada is making progress reducing its GHG emissions and will continue to do so for the next decade. The challenge is that we are not moving fast enough.

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Stellantis EV battery plant building resumes nearest monetary offer with executive

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“We’ve heard that Stellantis expects, if they were in the United States, over the course of time, they would receive $15 billion in tax breaks, so that would be expected in Canada,” Fedeli mentioned in an interview. The government referred to as the offer “good for workers and good for Canada.”

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EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2040 in the AEO2013 Reference case. The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. Source: EIA.

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Canada’s Linamar to ‘in an instant’ split garden on unused EV provide plant

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It was once maximum lately referred to as Energex Tube prior to its closure in 2014. “Linamar’s presence in our population indicators the upcoming flow of funding in our native financial system and is a testomony to the determined steps Welland is taking,” the town’s Mayor Frank Campion stated in a let fall.

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State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

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The DOS SEIS accordingly takes a detailed look at life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of petroleum products from Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) oil sands crudes compared with reference crudes and the potential impact the pipeline might have on climate change as well as on the future development of the oils sands resource in Canada.

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Norweign Drivers switch to Electric Cars

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25 per cent consumption tax that is charged on most consumer goods are extra charged with purchase tax. On issues related to charging facility which most countries like US, Sweden, Canada do face, Norway is far ahead of them. Reference – [link]. In Norway, most cars are imported.