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What Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Gets Wrong About Heat Pumps

DeSmogBlog

Smith’s comments were made in the context of home heating costs within a wider discussion concerning carbon taxes and the affordability crisis. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a three-year “carbon price carve out” for home heating oil in October 2023. The most extreme reaction was from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.

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The Sierra Club's Top 20 Cool Schools

Green Market Oracle

Despite the additional complications posed by the coronavirus pandemic a record 312 institutions participated in Sierra's annual Cool Schools rankings in 2020. Schools give us a glimpse into what carbon neutrality looks like. Here is a countdown of Sierra's top 20 Cool Schools as described by Katie: 20.

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The prospects for I-1631 eliminating 20 million tons of carbon pollution annually by 2035

Low Carbon Prosperity

In this Low Carbon Prosperity Institute (LCPI) analysis, we explore scenarios of carbon reduction investment performance based on the revenue allocation described in Initiative 1631. The measure is intended, but not required, to reduce carbon emissions in 2035 to 25% below 1990 levels, consistent with the state’s legislated target.

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Brewery Sustainability: Getting Started Guide for Business

Green Business Bureau

For instance, a single pint of beer can have a carbon footprint as high as 900g CO 2e (for bottled beer that’s been extensively transported). This is ~14% of the daily average carbon footprint from meals per US citizen – having 2 to 3 pints ramps that percentage up to 42%. Challenge 5 : The brewing process is wasteful.

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Eco Friendly Building Basics For Small Business

Green Business Bureau

Businesses can reduce their carbon footprint by running their business in a more eco-friendly building that conserves energy, promotes recycling, reduces waste and enables sustainable business practices. Wind Power Engineering provides an excellent overview on their website about using wind turbines on buildings for commercial use.

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Event - New Frontiers in Renewable Energy and Resources

Green Market Oracle

The use of renewable can be seen in day to day life basically in four areas electricity generation, air and water heating and cooling transportation and rural(off-grid) energy services. Now wind power technology is showing rapid growth and much more helpful than conventional power generation.by

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End of Year Message and the Top 100 Articles from 2020

Green Market Oracle

World Environment Day and Covid-19: Making Time for Nature (Published May 9) We are on the Cusp of the Collapse of Civilization (Published Jul 13) How Supply Chain Resilience Mitigates Against Risks from Pandemics and Climate Change (Published May 14) How the Coronavirus Helps Renewable Energy and Hurts Fossil Fuels (Published May 12) Fifty Shades (..)