We Need Climate Churchills, Not Chamberlains
Future generations may look back upon the Trudeau era as the peak of LNG and oil sands development. We need climate Churchills, not Chamberlains.
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North America’s First 100% Electric Municipal Bus System
On December 7, the California Air Resources Board awarded $9.5-million to replace its entire bus fleet. By January, 2018, Porterville should have North America’s first 100% electric municipal bus system.
Oxford County, Ontario, Could Be Canada’s First 100% Renewable Energy Community Project
Originally published on Energy Transition. By Craig Morris Oxford County, Ontario, has just opened a wind farm as part of a project to go 100% renewables for electricity and heat. Craig Morris visited the project, which could become a role model for the entire country. “You are doing something special,” … [continued]
Canada Cancels Coal, Nissan Kiboshes Keiretsu (Cleantech Talk)
Editor’s Intro: Nicolas Zart and Matthew Klippenstein recently recorded Cleantech Talk #30 for CleanTechnica. It’s an interesting discussion about coal phaseout in Canada, Nissan’s sale of 41% of its stake in Calsonic, and Volkswagen’s EV transition … or latest hiccups.
University Of Waterloo Researchers Will Test Self-Driving Cars In Ontario
Road testing of self-driving cars on the public roads of Ontario will commence soon, following researchers at the University of Waterloo being granted approval for this by the Ministry of Transportation.
Edmonton Mulling Purchase Of 25 To 40 Electric Buses
The city of Edmonton in the Canadian province of Alberta is currently considering the purchase of 25 to 40 new electric buses for $30.6 million (with unit number varying depending on final unit purchase prices).
Lackluster Canadian Solar Q3 & Revised Guidance Sends Shares Tumbling
Canadian-based solar PV manufacturer Canadian Solar has reported a lackluster third quarter, joining its North American brethren in what has been a tough year for solar companies in the region, forcing the company to revised downwards its full-year guidance, and seeing its shares tumble.
Canada To Virtually Phase Out Coal By 2030 & Accelerate Clean Tech Investment
The Canadian Government announced on Monday its intention to accelerate investments in clean electricity to speed up the transition from traditional coal power to clean energy by 2030, promising to phase out traditional coal-fired electricity.
The Canadian Government “Gets It”
Last December, Canada thrilled the world’s environmental community by announcing its return to the fight against climate change. After its dazzling performance at Paris, the newly elected Trudeau government promptly returned to energy policies of the preceding administration.
We Ain’t Afraid Of No Trump! (Cleantech Talk Returns!)
After a longer-than-expected summer break, Cleantech Talk is back! With Zachary increasingly busy (alas, ever-expanding cleantech media empires don’t autonomously oversee themselves), this season’s co-hosting duties are now being shared by Matthew Klippenstein and Nicolas Zart.
