New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill Wednesday enshrining into law a goal to make all new passenger vehicles sold or leased in the state zero emission by 2035.
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Canada’s 2021 Election: Comparing Parties’ Climate Plans
It’s election season again in Canada. That means it’s time to evaluate our federal political parties’ proposed policies, including with respect to climate change and the environment. In this piece, we’ve summarized some of the key differences between each party’s climate plan to help readers evaluate which would be best for Canada.
An Overview of the EU's 'Fit for 55' Climate Plan
The European Union’s executive branch, the European Commission, last week unveiled its ‘Fit for 55’ climate plan: an ambitious set of policy and regulatory proposals aimed at lowering the bloc’s net emissions by “at least” 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. In this piece, we’ve put together an overview of the plan’s principal components.
Toronto Endorses Call for Fossil Non-Proliferation Treaty, Passes New Sustainable Buildings Measures
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Canada Passes Climate Accountability Law, Mandates 2035 Gas Vehicle Phase Out
Against the backdrop of an extreme heatwave in Western Canada unlike any seen before and clearly exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change, the Liberal government of Canada on Tuesday announced a 2035 phase out target for light-duty gas cars and passenger trucks, and saw its Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (Bill C-12) pass the Canadian Senate.
