GHG Technology needs in a 2oC world: Deep Decarbonization Pathways for Canada
Canada’s 2oC Pathway. In the lead up to COP 21 and the development of Nationally Determined Contributions there is conjecture about the GHG reductions countries can deliver. The DDPP process, led by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, asked researchers from 15 countries, covering major emitters with 70% of global emissions to explore for their country a 2oC GHG pathway to 2050. To deliver the Canada chapter, Carbon Management Canada and Navius Research conducted
When Obama's Climate Action Plan Sneezes
I asked Chris Bataille at Navius Research to use GEEM, a CGE model, to assess the impacts on both Canada and the US of the proposed US coal-fired power electricity regulations. The chart indicates the incremental impacts of just the proposed US regulations. Given the integrated nature of the two economies, we see indirect emission reductions in Canada as the US economy demands less coal imports, with income effects lowering demand for Canadian goods, notably vehicles. Of cour