Canada Raises Climate Goals

Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Canada’s new climate target announced at the U.S. Climate Summit:

“Today marks a pivotal moment in the global effort to fight climate change. The new, more ambitious climate targets announced by economies around the world signal that the transition to clean energy is accelerating fast. “We commend Canada’s decision to increase its 2030 emissions target from 30% below 2005 levels to between 40% and 45%, although note that it falls short of the 50% target set by the U.S., and even further short of those put forward by the U.K. and the EU. “While we would have liked to see Canada match the U.S. on climate ambition—and we hope the... ... More: Official Press Release Clean Energy Canada

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