Energy Transition, Climate Emergency Won’t Stop for Trump, Global Leaders Say
November 6, 2024 – The Energy Mix staff
… “The result from this election will be seen as a major blow to global climate action, but it cannot and will not halt the changes under way to decarbonize the economy and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement,” said former UN climate secretary Christiana Figueres, one of the architects of the 2015 Paris deal. “Standing with oil and gas is the same as falling behind in a fast moving world. Clean energy technologies will continue to outcompete fossil fuels, not just because they are healthier, faster, cleaner, and more abundant, but because they undercut fossil fuels where they are at their weakest: their unsolvable volatility and inefficiency.”
… “Once again, China finds itself at a pivotal moment,” said Yao Zhe, global policy advisor at Greenpeace East Asia. “Expectations are high that China will join key nations in reassuring the world that climate action will continue,” – More
A household in Toronto that replaces gas-powered vehicles with equivalent electric versions, installs a heat pump, forgoes natural gas appliances and makes a few other energy efficiency upgrades could save $550 per month. That’s $6,600 per year.
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Sounding the science-based alarm – Professor Johan Rockström
It is important to inspire change, by spreading the word on new solutions, and explaining the benefits of a rapid transition for our health, our ecosystems and our economies. But sometimes we also need to hear that we’re in deep shit – and that the time remaining to get us out of it is quickly vanishing. Watch Professor Johan Rockström’s 18-minute TED talk. Learn how the climate crisis is accelerating in a way that makes climate scientists very nervous – and hear him describe the path to a very different and much nicer future for us all.
Carbon pricing 101: How it works!
April 11, 2024 – By David Suzuki with contributions from Senior Editor and Writer Ian Hanington
Carbon pricing can be confusing. Simply put, it’s designed to increase costs of burning polluting fossil fuels and encourage cleaner alternatives. It creates a financial incentive for people and businesses to pollute less. Rebates help keep household costs down.
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Community Carbon Challenge
Active Transportation
I will advocate locally for safe connected bike lanes and for safe connected walking and hiking trails. Quote: “Bicycle lanes are an essential element of urban transportation planning and road safety.” Source: Association of Municipalities of Ontario in response to Ontario Bill 212.
It is time to plan for and build active transportation infrastructure in Muskoka. Talk to your local municipal councillor about what is needed to connect your neighbourhood to an active transportation network.
We can make Muskoka an international ecotourism destination by providing sustainable travel options that connect tourists with Muskoka’s natural habitat, accommodations, camping opportunities, and our heritage communities.
Resources
- Active Transportation for Muskoka — Climate Action Muskoka
- Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? CBC
Political Action Of The Week – Take Action Against Bill 212
“Natural” gas or methane: which would you choose?
Actor Rick Roberts of Artists for Real Climate Action asked some passers by what type of stove they prefer to cook with: natural gas or methane? It’s a trick question – but the reason why may surprise you. – watch the video