What a ‘Spiral of Silence’ Can Do to a Democracy
Recent psychological research on public opinion regarding climate change has shown how wrong Americans can be about one another’s beliefs. For example: What percentage of Americans is at least somewhat concerned about climate change? Recently, a representative group of more ... Read More at 4RG
Most People Worldwide Support a Carbon Tax—Even If They’re Paying It
People in affluent countries around the world are willing to tax themselves to address climate change and ease poverty. That idea defies conventional political wisdom, which typically holds that people hate taxes, writes Grist. It emerged in a survey of ... Read More at 4RG
Electric vehicle rebates coming back, says federal environment minister
The federal government intends to bring back consumer rebates for electric vehicles but doesn’t yet quite know what they’ll look like, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said on Tuesday. The federal government launched its rebate program — the Incentives for Zero-Emission ... Read More at 4RG
2/3 of Canadians Give Clean Energy Higher Priority, 3/4 Want Climate Policy Linked to EU’s
With Prime Minister Mark Carney pledging to develop all forms of energy, both clean and conventional, two-thirds of Canadians want the federal government to prioritize clean, and three-quarters want Canadian climate policy aligned with Europe rather than the United States, ... Read More at 4RG
Ottawa City Council Backs Rural West Battery Project on 20-3 Vote
A proposed 250-megawatt battery storage installation in Ottawa’s rural west won a resounding vote of confidence Wednesday as Ottawa City Council approved a municipal support resolution (MSR) for the project on a 20-3 vote. “Energy is the new gold,” said ... Read More at 4RG
Building clean adds almost nothing to construction costs
As Canada moves forward with plans to build millions of new homes, the carbon emissions associated with the materials that make up houses and other major infrastructure are substantial. More efficient design of buildings can already reduce both cost and carbon ... Read More at 4RG
More people care about climate change than you think
People across the world, and the political spectrum, underestimate levels of support for climate action. This “perception gap” matters. Governments will change policy if they think they have strong public backing. Companies need to know that consumers want to see ... Read More at 4RG
Canadian-Made Materials Can Cut Building Emissions at No Extra Cost
Canada needs five million affordable homes by 2030—and building them with Canadian-made low-carbon materials, paired with smarter design, could slash emissions at “negligible” cost while supporting local industries, says Clean Energy Canada (CEC). Clean construction products and practices offer a ... Read More at 4RG
