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>CDMs (Clean Development Mechanisms) aren’t working; and won’t – unless they are buttressed by a strong regulatory environment that independently ensures best practices in energy generation. Designed to increase the flow of money from developed to developing nations, and to … Continue reading
>Latest news release from China – just as the US decides to abandon trying for a cap and trade bill: “BEIJING — The country is set to begin domestic carbon trading programs during its 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015) to … Continue reading
Canada plays a unique role in the global energy system. What are the unique qualities that Canada possesses that, taken together, would contribute to ensuring that Canada becomes and remains a Clean Energy Superpower? Corporate Knights partnered with the Energy … Continue reading
Tom Rand, Practice Lead, Cleantech and Physical Sciences, MaRS Discovery District explains the ‘soft’ problems and difficulties in deploying green technologies.
>One of the most important questions on climate is: what level we need to limit CO2 to avoid tipping points? We’re at 390 ppm (parts per million) now, rising about 2 per year. It was once thought 550 was ok, … Continue reading
