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A global majority, beyond the vast majority of climate scientists and across the political spectrum, agrees that climate change is caused by greenhouse gases from human activity. We need to reduce greenhouse gases (primarily carbon dioxide and methane) as rapidly as possible to prevent more severe and long-term, irreversible damage to earth systems.
See also: How we know climate change is caused by human activity.
Greenhouse gases are causing extreme weather events, natural disasters, disruption to and loss of Biodiversity and instability of earth systems with adverse impacts to human life, quality of life and societies and economies. To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, including catastrophic and irreversible damage to our planet, we need rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Most governments and economic sectors are on board with the goal of Net Zero 2050 and a global energy transition towards clean sources of electric energy. The energy transition is well underway as is the journey to regenerative and circular systems. We are heading towards a sustainable future, but without more government, business and citizen action we will not get there in time to avoid catastrophic impacts of climate change.
Individual climate action is critical to the global transition and to Canada’s success in meeting our climate goals and obligations. As citizens, transitioning to clean energy, regenerative and circular systems and driving systemic/societal change is critical to our success.
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Ribbiting News…
A small random selection of recent news, reports, tools and events reflecting our global climate journey. See all Ribbiting News here.
Solar, Wind Emerge as Canada’s Cheapest New Power as Prices Fall by Half
Plunging price trends make new wind and solar projects more affordable, and they can also be brought online faster than fossil fuel and nuclear power plants, Pickup and Noel add. “Getting more affordable electricity generation onto the grid— fast—underpins the competitiveness of the economy.” Continue reading…
How EV chargers are turning carbon credits into cash for Canadian drivers
Carbon credits are generally associated with big business trying to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. A growing number of EV charger companies in Canada, however, are rewarding homeowners and small businesses with government-paid carbon credits just for plugging in their electric vehicles. Continue reading…
Young Canadians are suing Canada’s largest pension manager over climate risk — here’s why you should be paying attention
In a groundbreaking case, four young Canadians are taking one of the world’s largest financial institutions, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (or CPP Investments) to court, arguing that it isn’t doing enough to protect their retirement savings from climate-related financial risk. Continue reading…
Scientists Create Biodegradable Packaging Film That Matches Plastic Performance
Biodegradable packaging film represents a breakthrough in sustainable materials. Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology developed a thin film using cellulose, chitosan, and citric acid. These natural ingredients come from plants, mushrooms, and food waste. The new material blocks moisture and oxygen as effectively as traditional plastic. Continue reading…
Most EV batteries outlast their cars, real-world data shows
London‑based EV battery diagnostics company Generational analyzed more than 8,000 battery tests across 36 automakers and found the average EV battery State of Health (SoH) is 95.15% of original capacity. The results cover passenger cars and light commercial vehicles ranging from brand‑new to 12 years old and with anywhere from zero to more than 160,000 miles on the odometer. Continue reading…
Guelph startup expands to nearly every Farm Boy in Ontario
In 2024, Friendlier started a pilot project across six Farm Boy locations in Guelph and Waterloo Region, to test out the viability and effectiveness of its product in a retail space. Less than two years later, Friendlier containers can be found in nearly every Farm Boy location across Ontario. Continue reading…