Laser Talk

Laser Talk

  • LASER TALK: Carbon Pricing Around the World

    January 19, 2020

    In 2019, of the 185 Parties that have submitted their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement, 96—representing 55 percent of global GHG emissions —have stated that they are planning or considering the use of carbon pricing as a tool to meet their commitments. That is an increase…

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  • LASER TALK: Criteria for Supporting Subnational Policies

    January 2, 2020

    This year CCL Canada will celebrate 10 years. Our focus and determination have made the impossible possible. As we plan for 2020, we will keep in mind these guidelines. We have everything we need to succeed.

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  • Laser Talk: Tracking Canada’s Climate Action (2008 – 2019)

    October 17, 2019

    When you objectively look at the facts you can see clearly that Canada has made significant progress in the past four years in combatting climate change. It is not perfect but please note from 2008-2016 we ranked at the very bottom on climate action – now we are middle…

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  • Laser Talk: Carbon Pricing and the Cost of Gas

    October 15, 2019

    For a family driving a car with a moderate mileage of 10 L/100 km (23 mpg), the increased cost of gas from carbon pricing is $3 for a single 60 L fill up, or less than $100 per year in 2019, assuming a typical 20,000 km (12,400 miles) of…

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  • LASER TALK: Federal Party Surveys on Environmental Platforms (Election 2019)

    October 10, 2019

    In July 2019, a questionnaire representing the collective priorities of various environmental organizations, including Pembina Institute, GreenPeace, and the Sierra Club, was sent to Canada’s six main political parties. Here is a summary of the official responses from the political parties surveyed.

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  • The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act in the USA

    August 8, 2019

    H.R.763. is bipartisan legislation the USA based on a CCL framework to account for the hidden costs of burning fossil fuels. If enacted into law, this policy will drive down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by stimulating American innovation and ingenuity.

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