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Canada's Emissions Still Rising 27 April 09

CanadaEnvironment Canada delivered some bad climate change news on Earth Day. New data released by the federal environmental agency shows Canada's greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, which is further evidence Canada should be taking serious action on climate change.

Highlights from 2007 data include:
  • Total greenhouse gas emissions for 2007 were 747 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is a 4.0% increase from 2006 emissions.
  • Emissions in 2007 were approximately 26% higher than 1990 levels.
  • Canada's emissions in 2007 exceeded our Kyoto Protocol target of 558.4 megatonnes by 33.8%.
  • The most significant causes of emissions growth in Canada between 1990 and 2007 were increases in: oil and gas production; motor vehicles; and reliance on coal-powered electricity generation.

Climate Action Network Canada and KyotoPlus partners are seeking immediate action to meet Canada's Kyoto obligations.

View April 29, 2009 Globe and Mail article
View April 30, 2009 COP 15 Copenhagen article
View Environment Canada report summary, Canada's 2007 Greenhouse Gas Inventory
View April 23, 2009 CUPE article
Visit CUPE Environment pages

Sources: CUPE, Environment Canada
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