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Climate Crunch: The Great American Energy “Addition”
It was Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney’s first policy pronouncement 12 minutes into his victory speech after sweeping the Liberal race, as he…
Heavy Lifting: How Canadian manufacturers can decarbonize despite trade turmoil
Canada is bracing for a new trade war after the U.S. slapped 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in an effort to re-shore its own industries.
Methane Efficiency: The Climate Innovation Hiding in Plain Sight
Climate action is often associated with groundbreaking technologies, new data, and fresh approaches.
Canadian EV adoption: Bracing for impact
This year may test Canadians’ love for electric vehicles. The European experience offers a clue: the end of EV subsidies in Germany in 2023 led to a…
Climate Crunch: A Climate Plan In Trump’s Era
Most of the world forgot to do its climate homework. As many as 95% of countries, missed a U.N. deadline to submit new climate pledges for 2035.
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Climate Crunch
Our bi-weekly newsletter that translates the energy transition trends into insights you can use.
Climate Crunch: The good and the ugly in the Big, Beautiful Bill
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Global abundance: Exploring the New Energy Age
Climate Crunch: How Canada can power Japan’s energy and climate ambitions
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