There’s a lot of fiction out there about industrial carbon pricing in Canada. Get the facts in our latest op-ed from @rjcsmith.bsky.social. ⬇️ nationalnewswatch.com/2026/05/06/f...

The stakes are high and they are clear. The federal-AB MOU deal is make or break for Canada’s trajectory to net zero by 2050. My latest on the fact and fiction of industrial carbon pricing @climateinstitute.bsky.social nationalnewswatch.com/2026/05/06/f...

Charging EV while simultaneously filling jerry can with gas for the boat. Ironic! Cost of filling jerry: $43. Cost to put 100 km on EV: $9

The Canada-Alberta MOU needs to strengthen industrial carbon pricing in line with major trading partners

There’s a lot on the line!

Happy Earth Day 2026! My @green-economy.bsky.social column today on why the climate change pendulum is about to come swinging back.

Canada needs the Clean Electricity Regulations to cut emissions and invest in low-cost, clean power, Peter Nicholson, Sachi Gibson & @rjcsmith.bsky.social write nationalnewswatch.com/2026/04/16/c... @climateinstitute.bsky.social

Just two days after signing an agreement with the federal government to cut oil and gas methane emissions 75% by 2035, Alberta released regulations that run counter to the original deal and raise questions about its credibility. 🧵⬇️ www.aer.ca/about-aer/me...

Rising greenhouse gas emissions continue to drive up global temperatures. 📈 The last 11 years were the hottest years on record stretching back to 1850, according to the World Meteorological Organization. 🔽 www.bbc.com/news/article...

Today’s Canada-Alberta methane agreement is a positive step forward, with success depending on equivalency details and independent and transparent verification of outcomes. Read our full statement 🔽 climateinstitute.ca/news/canada-...

The energy transition is happening quickly. When the Paris agreement was signed in 2015, EVs were less than 1% of new car sales globally. Today, they’re at 25%. @rjcsmith.bsky.social explains why we’re going to be tracking better indicators of climate progress👇 climateinstitute.ca/what-does-cl...

La transition énergétique progresse rapidement. En 2015, les VEs représentaient - d’1% des voitures neuves vendues mondialement. Aujourd’hui, c’est 25%. @rjcsmith.bsky.social explique pourquoi nous allons suivre des meilleurs indicateurs de progrès climatique institutclimatique.ca/a-quoi-recon...

The energy transition is happening quickly. But the focus on emissions reductions can often feel abstract. Read @rjcsmith.bsky.social on how tracking more tangible indicators of progress—like EVs and heat pump adoption—can help make this story more compelling👇 corporateknights.com/leadership/w...

What will industrial carbon pricing cost the oil sands sector if the Canada-Alberta MOU moves forward? Our latest research shows costs would be minimal—just a Timbit per barrel if the price reaches $130/t in 2030. https://ow.ly/QtNF50Yslm5

#GraphicOfTheWeek: Thermal power utilisation fell in 28 of 31 provinces in China between 2023 and 2025, with the fastest declines in provinces that have retrofitted coal plants for more flexible operation. 🇨🇳 Explore more of Ember’s graphics: ember-energy.org/lat...

What’s the cost of strengthening industrial carbon pricing for oil sands companies? Just a Timbit per barrel—or 50 cents on average by 2030. Get the facts and explore our new cost calculator ⬇️ https://climateinstitute.ca/industrial-carbon-pricing-will-cost-timbit-per-barrel-canada-oil-sands-sector/

A Timbit a barrel!

It’s an important moment for the Canadian climate change discussion. Grateful for our PM’s engagement and passion on these critical issues.

In order to become an energy superpower, Canada needs to make clean energy a national priority, says Peter Nicholson, Chair of the Board of the Climate Institute. Solar power will be a key ingredient in the country’s electricity growth. Read more 🔽 www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/research-ide...

The new federal auto-strategy aims to reduce emissions and strengthen Canada's auto sector, while making it more affordable for people and businesses to go electric. Read our full statement from @rjcsmith.bsky.social on today's announcement climateinstitute.ca/news/new-fed...

La stratégie automobile fédérale vise à réduire les émissions et à renforcer le secteur automobile du Canada, tout en rendant le passage à l'électrique plus abordable. Consultez la déclaration complète de @rjcsmith.bsky.social sur l'annonce d'aujourd'hui ⬇️ institutclimatique.ca/news/nouvell...

What’s driving EV adoption in Canada? Our latest Insight digs into the numbers to see how EV availability standards, subsidies, and affordability shape EV adoption. ⬇️ 440megatonnes.ca/insight/what...

Industrial carbon pricing is one of the most cost-effective tools Canada has to maintain competitiveness, diversify markets and cut emissions. Calls to weaken or eliminate this policy get some fundamentals wrong. Here are the facts ⬇️🧵

The federal gov’s proposal to strengthen industrial carbon pricing won’t be effective without improvements. Our new research shows what changes are needed to make sure this critical policy is cutting emissions and driving low-carbon investments ⬇️ climateinstitute.ca/news/fe...

Decarbonization around the world is accelerating, not slowing down. Read @rjcsmith.bsky.social’s latest on how building a cleaner, more competitive economy that is less dependent on the U.S. is an act of patriotism. climateinstitute.ca/for-can...

La décarbonation s’accélère à travers le monde. Lisez le dernier billet de blogue de @rjcsmith.bsky.social sur comment la construction d’une économie plus propre et plus compétitive qui dépend moins des États-Unis est un acte de patriotisme. institutclimatique.ca/decarbonisat...

“Doing everything we can to decarbonize Canada isn’t just something we’re doing to reduce emissions. It’s a contribution to a better future for our country.” Read @rjcsmith.bsky.social’s latest piece on the latest US aggression, Canadian patriotism and climate policy. corporateknights.com/perspe...

Clean energy continues to break records across Europe ⬇️

Unkind thought by angry Canadian: at this rate Canada will actually outlive the United States www.theglobeandmail.com/world/us-pol...

New analysis projects that 2026 is "virtually certain" to be among the hottest years ever recorded—an important reminder of the urgent need to build a cleaner, more resilient economy. 📈 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Inadequate, energy-inefficient housing for Indigenous people can have serious health impacts and long-term costs. Our latest report with Indigenous Clean Energy shows how govts can work together and with communities to find solutions. 👇 climateinstitute.ca/reports/heal...

NEW – Analysis: UK renewables enjoy record year in 2025 – but gas power still rises ✍️ by @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org and Ho Woo Nam Read here ➡️ buff.ly/YTa31NF

"The biggest shake-up of green trade rules for decades comes into force today, as companies selling steel, cement and other high-carbon goods into the EU will have to prove they comply with low-carbon regulations or face fines." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Huge congrats to all these fantastic Canadians but in particular my hard-working friend @ziyatong.bsky.social ! So well deserved! www.gg.ca/en/appointme...

I wrote a book about the problems with bottled water ("Bottled and Sold") several years ago. Here's just another reason to avoid it. www.wired.com/story/people...

The past year was a whirlwind when it came to climate policy. Read @rjcsmith.bsky.social's year-end wrap up and look-ahead to 2026.👇 "The problems we face are urgent, but the solutions are right in front of us." corporateknights.com/perspectives...

“If you look at the list of trading partners of Canada outside of the U.S., almost all of them have national taxonomies, either fully developed or developing. So, it becomes a question of market access and access to capital in the energy transition." 👇 www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

The Canadian Climate Institute is honoured to be selected to develop made-in-Canada sustainable investment guidelines, working with Business Future Pathways, to help mobilize private capital and make Canada more competitive in the global energy transition. ⬇️ climateinstitute.ca/news/develop...

Canada’s finalized methane regulations for the oil and gas sector are a cost-effective policy win that’s long overdue. Read our full statement ⬇️ climateinstitute.ca/news/canadas...

This is incredible (good news too): “After a 40% fall in 2024 in battery equipment costs, it’s clear we’re on track for another major fall in 2025…The economics for batteries are unrecognizable, & the industry is only just getting to grips with this new paradigm” www.pv-magazine.com/2025/12/12/b...

Those tree hugging hippies in Hungary now lead the world in the share of electricity generated from solar with almost 25% of their electricity coming from solar in 2024. A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.

Grid-scale battery storage is expected to attract US$66 billion of investment this year. Here’s how Canada can leverage batteries to cut costs and improve the grid. climateinstitute.ca/grid-scale-b...

📢 The European Union just finalized its legally binding target to cut climate pollution 90% by 2040 from 1990 levels.📉⬇️ www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

A new report on Canadian LNG and oil exports rests on highly questionable assumptions about the global emissions impacts of these fuels and lacks transparency on the modelling inputs used. Here’s a brief explainer 🧵⬇️ ppforum.ca/publications...

The shift to EVs is happening—fast. Manufacturers can either embrace the long-term transition or chase short-term gains by clinging to petrol and diesel. China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.

If anyone cares at all, EV battery recycling is now hitting 99% recovery for important metals Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...

Unpleasant news to end the week ...

And so begins my least favourite time of year in Canada: the “sitting on tarmac waiting for weather to clear” season

Le protocole d’entente conclu aujourd’hui entre le gouvernement fédéral et l’Alberta risque de mettre en péril la politique climatique du Canada. Lisez notre déclaration complète ⬇️ institutclimatique.ca/news/protoco...