Jane E. McArthur
@janeemcarthur.bsky.social
Mom, Toxics Program Director @CAPE_ACME, Environmental Health & Climate Justice Advocate, Feminist, Anti-Racist, She, PhD Sociology-Social Justice, My Views
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PRESS RELEASE - 1/Today, CAPE and 16 organizations with labour unions, Indigenous clean-energy leaders, doctors, faith groups, climate activists, electrical workers and municipal councillors are calling on the federal government to build a renewable east-west electricity grid for Canada.
Couldn’t be more proud to stand alongside 17 allied organizations on Parliament Hill this week calling for an East-West grid based on renewables + respect for workers’ and Indigenous rights
@yoursacredearth.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @climatecaucus.bsky.social @ibewinternational.bsky.social
@yoursacredearth.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @climatecaucus.bsky.social @ibewinternational.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
PRESS RELEASE - 1/Today, CAPE and 16 organizations with labour unions, Indigenous clean-energy leaders, doctors, faith groups, climate activists, electrical workers and municipal councillors are calling on the federal government to build a renewable east-west electricity grid for Canada.
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With toxic exposures, climate impacts, and pollution still harming communities across Canada, this right must be more than symbolic. It’s time to turn law into action. Read more in our press release 🔗 cape.ca/press_releas...
Legal right to a healthy environment in Canada starts to take form - CAPE
Advocates outline priorities under new ECCC framework for implementing the right OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE | July 24, 2025 —Following a landmark ruling ...
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July 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
With toxic exposures, climate impacts, and pollution still harming communities across Canada, this right must be more than symbolic. It’s time to turn law into action. Read more in our press release 🔗 cape.ca/press_releas...
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PRESS RELEASE: Big step for environmental justice in Canada: the right to a healthy environment (R2HE) is now recognized in federal law under the amended Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). We are urging Minister Dabrusin to act on it.
July 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
PRESS RELEASE: Big step for environmental justice in Canada: the right to a healthy environment (R2HE) is now recognized in federal law under the amended Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). We are urging Minister Dabrusin to act on it.
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Read the full blog and learn more about our work on toxics 👉 cape.ca/amplifying-k...
With Plastic Free July around the corner, share and amplify for knowledge!
With Plastic Free July around the corner, share and amplify for knowledge!
Amplifying knowledge to prevent toxic environmental exposures - CAPE
CAPE messages that shaped 2024 towards the creation of a healthier, more just 2025 By Jane McArthur, Toxics Program Director “All powers have two sides, the power to create and the power to destroy. W...
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June 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Read the full blog and learn more about our work on toxics 👉 cape.ca/amplifying-k...
With Plastic Free July around the corner, share and amplify for knowledge!
With Plastic Free July around the corner, share and amplify for knowledge!
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🚨 What are PFAS?
Toxic “forever chemicals” found in plastics and everyday products and they don’t break down.
Toxic “forever chemicals” found in plastics and everyday products and they don’t break down.
June 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
🚨 What are PFAS?
Toxic “forever chemicals” found in plastics and everyday products and they don’t break down.
Toxic “forever chemicals” found in plastics and everyday products and they don’t break down.
Canada's newly elected government need to step up & deliver real progress!
88% of people in Canada want stronger federal action on toxic chemicals.
A government mandate comes with a responsibility to act.
👀 cape.ca/protecting-o...
#EnvironmentalHealth #PFAS #Plastics #EnvironmentalJustice #CAPE
88% of people in Canada want stronger federal action on toxic chemicals.
A government mandate comes with a responsibility to act.
👀 cape.ca/protecting-o...
#EnvironmentalHealth #PFAS #Plastics #EnvironmentalJustice #CAPE
Protecting our health from toxics: 3 questions that need answers before election day - CAPE
From plastics and forever chemicals to the everyday consumer products in our homes, toxic substances continue to threaten human health, disproportionately impact Indigenous, frontline and vulnerable c...
loom.ly
May 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Canada's newly elected government need to step up & deliver real progress!
88% of people in Canada want stronger federal action on toxic chemicals.
A government mandate comes with a responsibility to act.
👀 cape.ca/protecting-o...
#EnvironmentalHealth #PFAS #Plastics #EnvironmentalJustice #CAPE
88% of people in Canada want stronger federal action on toxic chemicals.
A government mandate comes with a responsibility to act.
👀 cape.ca/protecting-o...
#EnvironmentalHealth #PFAS #Plastics #EnvironmentalJustice #CAPE
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CAPE is hiring a Ad Ban Campaign Manager to lead implementation of CAPE’s campaign to ban fossil fuel advertising at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, with a particular focus on advancing fossil ad bans in Quebec.
Could this be you?
Details >> loom.ly/vMkPwO0
Could this be you?
Details >> loom.ly/vMkPwO0
April 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
CAPE is hiring a Ad Ban Campaign Manager to lead implementation of CAPE’s campaign to ban fossil fuel advertising at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, with a particular focus on advancing fossil ad bans in Quebec.
Could this be you?
Details >> loom.ly/vMkPwO0
Could this be you?
Details >> loom.ly/vMkPwO0
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Children experiencing poverty, racialization and systemic injustices are disproportionately impacted by #ExtremeHeat and other climate-related issues.Learn more: healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/held/2025-ca...
April 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Children experiencing poverty, racialization and systemic injustices are disproportionately impacted by #ExtremeHeat and other climate-related issues.Learn more: healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/held/2025-ca...
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Trees provide vital shade, lower air and surface temperatures, reduce heat islands, and protect communities during #ExtremeHeat. Learn more: healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/held/2025-ca...
April 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Trees provide vital shade, lower air and surface temperatures, reduce heat islands, and protect communities during #ExtremeHeat. Learn more: healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/held/2025-ca...
This Earth Day, we’re celebrating 30 years of action at @cape-acme.bsky.social !
Since 1994 CAPE physicians have led at the intersection of health, justice & environment, guided by a simple truth: the health of our communities depends on the health of our planet.
Learn more about our story! 👇
Since 1994 CAPE physicians have led at the intersection of health, justice & environment, guided by a simple truth: the health of our communities depends on the health of our planet.
Learn more about our story! 👇
🌎 This #EarthDay, we’re celebrating 30 years of action at CAPE! Since our founding in 1994, CAPE physicians have led at the intersection of health, justice, and the environment, guided by a simple truth: the health of our communities depends on the health of our planet. #30YearsofCAPE #Thread
April 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This Earth Day, we’re celebrating 30 years of action at @cape-acme.bsky.social !
Since 1994 CAPE physicians have led at the intersection of health, justice & environment, guided by a simple truth: the health of our communities depends on the health of our planet.
Learn more about our story! 👇
Since 1994 CAPE physicians have led at the intersection of health, justice & environment, guided by a simple truth: the health of our communities depends on the health of our planet.
Learn more about our story! 👇
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🚨New CAPE report, “Healthy, Wealthy & Wise,” examines the health benefits of four environmental regulations passed by the federal government over the past 13 years.
Environmental issues are health issues, and have a massive economic impact. ⬇️ Download the full report at the link: loom.ly/Y4FwHK4
Environmental issues are health issues, and have a massive economic impact. ⬇️ Download the full report at the link: loom.ly/Y4FwHK4
April 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚨New CAPE report, “Healthy, Wealthy & Wise,” examines the health benefits of four environmental regulations passed by the federal government over the past 13 years.
Environmental issues are health issues, and have a massive economic impact. ⬇️ Download the full report at the link: loom.ly/Y4FwHK4
Environmental issues are health issues, and have a massive economic impact. ⬇️ Download the full report at the link: loom.ly/Y4FwHK4
Environmental organizations demand clarity on federal parties’ environmental plans ahead of election 👇
cape.ca/press_releas...
#Environment #Health #EnvironmentalJustice #ActionOnToxics #Election2025 #Plastics
cape.ca/press_releas...
#Environment #Health #EnvironmentalJustice #ActionOnToxics #Election2025 #Plastics
Environmental organizations demand clarity on federal parties' environmental plans ahead of election - CAPE
Voters get mixed signals from federal parties on climate, nature and Indigenous-led conservation Ottawa | Traditional, Unceded Territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People | April 16, 2025 — Canada’...
cape.ca
April 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Environmental organizations demand clarity on federal parties’ environmental plans ahead of election 👇
cape.ca/press_releas...
#Environment #Health #EnvironmentalJustice #ActionOnToxics #Election2025 #Plastics
cape.ca/press_releas...
#Environment #Health #EnvironmentalJustice #ActionOnToxics #Election2025 #Plastics
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2025 has us contemplating the political landscape, the state of humanity & our roles in the planet's ecosystems. Our Preventing Toxic Exposures Program is home to critical campaigns where physicians & allies are making a real difference.Read Jane McArthur's blog: https://loom.ly/yh3BnKA#Plastics
Amplifying knowledge to prevent toxic environmental exposures - CAPE
CAPE messages that shaped 2024 towards the creation of a healthier, more just 2025 By Jane McArthur, Toxics Program Director “All powers have two sides, the power to create and the power to destroy. We must recognize them both, but invest our gifts on the side of creation.” — Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Potawatomi botanist, … Continued
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March 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
2025 has us contemplating the political landscape, the state of humanity & our roles in the planet's ecosystems. Our Preventing Toxic Exposures Program is home to critical campaigns where physicians & allies are making a real difference.Read Jane McArthur's blog: https://loom.ly/yh3BnKA#Plastics
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Congratulations to CAPE's Dr. Anna Gunz on receiving the 2025 Western Climate and Sustainability Award 🎉
Driven to create sustainable solutions to reduce waste, promote health and support the #LdnOnt community, three #WesternU students, and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Anna Gunz are the recipients of the 2025 Western Climate and Sustainability Awards.
Western announces Climate and Sustainability Award recipients - Western News
Three Western students and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Anna Gunz are recipients of the 2025 Western Climate and Sustainability Awards.
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April 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Congratulations to CAPE's Dr. Anna Gunz on receiving the 2025 Western Climate and Sustainability Award 🎉
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“Canadians understand the climate crisis is an existential one… and that we need good policy to do that — this isn't going to be dealt with through recycling — it's going to be dealt with through policy.”— @
#Election2025 #ClimateAction
https://loom.ly/wGVDUtw
#Election2025 #ClimateAction
https://loom.ly/wGVDUtw
Climate change is part of this election whether voters know it or not
Polling suggests Canadians are more concerned with responding to President Donald Trump than climate change, but the visions of the country's economy currently being pitched by federal leaders reveals the choice is muddling through the energy transition, or aligning with the U.S.'s dramatic fossil fuel expansion.
loom.ly
April 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
“Canadians understand the climate crisis is an existential one… and that we need good policy to do that — this isn't going to be dealt with through recycling — it's going to be dealt with through policy.”— @
#Election2025 #ClimateAction
https://loom.ly/wGVDUtw
#Election2025 #ClimateAction
https://loom.ly/wGVDUtw
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🌍💚 #Elections2025: Bloc Québécois, NDP, Liberals & Greens have committed to the Quebec Environmental Consensus! 🌱
These are the min env'tal policies for credibility with Quebec voters.
The Conservative Party hasn't taken a position.
#ConsensusQuébécois #VireAuVert #AQME
🔗 loom.ly/1z8owDQ
These are the min env'tal policies for credibility with Quebec voters.
The Conservative Party hasn't taken a position.
#ConsensusQuébécois #VireAuVert #AQME
🔗 loom.ly/1z8owDQ
April 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🌍💚 #Elections2025: Bloc Québécois, NDP, Liberals & Greens have committed to the Quebec Environmental Consensus! 🌱
These are the min env'tal policies for credibility with Quebec voters.
The Conservative Party hasn't taken a position.
#ConsensusQuébécois #VireAuVert #AQME
🔗 loom.ly/1z8owDQ
These are the min env'tal policies for credibility with Quebec voters.
The Conservative Party hasn't taken a position.
#ConsensusQuébécois #VireAuVert #AQME
🔗 loom.ly/1z8owDQ
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Félicitations à Dre. Claudel Pétrin-Desrosiers à l'occasion de la publication de son nouveau livre sur la santé planétaire !
@cpdesrosiers.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @aqme.bsky.social
www.ledevoir.com/societe/sant...
@cpdesrosiers.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @aqme.bsky.social
www.ledevoir.com/societe/sant...
«Santé planétaire»: diagnostiquer puis agir
La Dre Claudel Pétrin-Desrosiers traite des impacts de la «triple crise écologique» sur la santé humaine. Entrevue.
www.ledevoir.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Félicitations à Dre. Claudel Pétrin-Desrosiers à l'occasion de la publication de son nouveau livre sur la santé planétaire !
@cpdesrosiers.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @aqme.bsky.social
www.ledevoir.com/societe/sant...
@cpdesrosiers.bsky.social @cape-acme.bsky.social @aqme.bsky.social
www.ledevoir.com/societe/sant...
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This #WorldHealthDay, we call on BC's officials to protect British Columbians from unfair healthcare costs and ensure accountability for wrongdoers by identifying opportunities to recover expenses! Join the call for accountability! Read our blog with @wcelaw.bsky.social here: loom.ly/XGr8rh4
British Columbians are dying from fossil fuel pollution; will BC’s Attorney General take on Big Oil? - CAPE
The BC government has warned private corporations that they will be held accountable for producing products that kill and injure people in British Columbia and drive up healthcare costs. West Coast En...
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April 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This #WorldHealthDay, we call on BC's officials to protect British Columbians from unfair healthcare costs and ensure accountability for wrongdoers by identifying opportunities to recover expenses! Join the call for accountability! Read our blog with @wcelaw.bsky.social here: loom.ly/XGr8rh4
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IMHO, this is one of the most important articles from the past year covering Ontario climate policy.
The air pollution impacts of gas-fired plants remain understudied, but we know they can pose a direct threat to human health.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/news/gta/por...
The air pollution impacts of gas-fired plants remain understudied, but we know they can pose a direct threat to human health.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/news/gta/por...
Port Lands gas plant emissions seven times too high for new development at mouth of Don River
Nitrogen oxide levels are far above legal limits at the height of a planned development at Villiers Island, an air quality assessment has found. The result could put a cap
www.thestar.com
March 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
IMHO, this is one of the most important articles from the past year covering Ontario climate policy.
The air pollution impacts of gas-fired plants remain understudied, but we know they can pose a direct threat to human health.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/news/gta/por...
The air pollution impacts of gas-fired plants remain understudied, but we know they can pose a direct threat to human health.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.thestar.com/news/gta/por...
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Look forward to breaking down the health impacts of fossil fuel advertising, extraction and use on kids, in our schools and beyond, with @raffic.bsky.social, Britt Wray, @annekeary.bsky.social + Jennifer Chesnut on April 8.
Join us online!
www.forourkids.ca/polluting_ed...
@cape-acme.bsky.social
Join us online!
www.forourkids.ca/polluting_ed...
@cape-acme.bsky.social
🚨APRIL 8! 🚨
Unpack the #PollutingEducation report with @cape-acme.bsky.social & For Our Kids. Take action in your school community and beyond.
Ft. @raffic.bsky.social, Britt Wray, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @annekeary.bsky.social & Jennifer Chesnut
RSVP www.forourkids.ca/polluting_ed...
Unpack the #PollutingEducation report with @cape-acme.bsky.social & For Our Kids. Take action in your school community and beyond.
Ft. @raffic.bsky.social, Britt Wray, @drmelissalem.bsky.social, @annekeary.bsky.social & Jennifer Chesnut
RSVP www.forourkids.ca/polluting_ed...
March 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Look forward to breaking down the health impacts of fossil fuel advertising, extraction and use on kids, in our schools and beyond, with @raffic.bsky.social, Britt Wray, @annekeary.bsky.social + Jennifer Chesnut on April 8.
Join us online!
www.forourkids.ca/polluting_ed...
@cape-acme.bsky.social
Join us online!
www.forourkids.ca/polluting_ed...
@cape-acme.bsky.social
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Shoutout to @thenarwhal.ca for the great reporting:
"44 ‘serious’ leaks reported at B.C. oil and gas sites in the past year"
This is why we need strong regulations for methane and co-pollutants ASAP - to protect the climate and our health.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
thenarwhal.ca/bc-oil-and-g...
"44 ‘serious’ leaks reported at B.C. oil and gas sites in the past year"
This is why we need strong regulations for methane and co-pollutants ASAP - to protect the climate and our health.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
thenarwhal.ca/bc-oil-and-g...
44 ‘serious’ leaks reported at B.C. oil and gas sites in past year | The Narwhal
Hydrogen sulphide, methane and potentially contaminated water leaks from natural gas wells in B.C. were all registered in an obscure government database
thenarwhal.ca
March 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Shoutout to @thenarwhal.ca for the great reporting:
"44 ‘serious’ leaks reported at B.C. oil and gas sites in the past year"
This is why we need strong regulations for methane and co-pollutants ASAP - to protect the climate and our health.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
thenarwhal.ca/bc-oil-and-g...
"44 ‘serious’ leaks reported at B.C. oil and gas sites in the past year"
This is why we need strong regulations for methane and co-pollutants ASAP - to protect the climate and our health.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
thenarwhal.ca/bc-oil-and-g...
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To the "nuclear (or gas) is a climate solution" crowd, or the "let's build pipelines to make Canada an energy superpower" crowd, the verdict is in:
If you want cheap energy deployed rapidly and at scale, clean energy is your best bet by a mile.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
If you want cheap energy deployed rapidly and at scale, clean energy is your best bet by a mile.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
Solar is quickly becoming the cheapest source of electricity & will fundamentally change the energy system.
This paper argues that solar will be cheapest source of electricity around the world. Surprisingly this is AFTER including short- & long-term storage costs.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
This paper argues that solar will be cheapest source of electricity around the world. Surprisingly this is AFTER including short- & long-term storage costs.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
March 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
To the "nuclear (or gas) is a climate solution" crowd, or the "let's build pipelines to make Canada an energy superpower" crowd, the verdict is in:
If you want cheap energy deployed rapidly and at scale, clean energy is your best bet by a mile.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
If you want cheap energy deployed rapidly and at scale, clean energy is your best bet by a mile.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
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It's good to see Canada making progress on climate change, but we've got one hand tied behind our back.
While other sectors work to decarbonize, oil sands emissions are surging.
This is why we need an Oil and Gas Emissions Cap.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.theenergymix.com/canadian-emi...
While other sectors work to decarbonize, oil sands emissions are surging.
This is why we need an Oil and Gas Emissions Cap.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.theenergymix.com/canadian-emi...
Canada's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit 27-Year Low
Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions hit a 27-year low in 2023 but oil sands emissions showed a 143% increase since 2005 in the latest edition of the annual National Inventory Report from Environment and...
www.theenergymix.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It's good to see Canada making progress on climate change, but we've got one hand tied behind our back.
While other sectors work to decarbonize, oil sands emissions are surging.
This is why we need an Oil and Gas Emissions Cap.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.theenergymix.com/canadian-emi...
While other sectors work to decarbonize, oil sands emissions are surging.
This is why we need an Oil and Gas Emissions Cap.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
www.theenergymix.com/canadian-emi...
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Hear directly from @cityofvancouver.bsky.social's April 5 by-election candidates about their views on environment + health issues, in @cape-acme.bsky.social's survey, below!
Though neither @vote4abc.bsky.social candidate chose to respond, the other written responses are well worth a look. Trust me.
Though neither @vote4abc.bsky.social candidate chose to respond, the other written responses are well worth a look. Trust me.
March 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Hear directly from @cityofvancouver.bsky.social's April 5 by-election candidates about their views on environment + health issues, in @cape-acme.bsky.social's survey, below!
Though neither @vote4abc.bsky.social candidate chose to respond, the other written responses are well worth a look. Trust me.
Though neither @vote4abc.bsky.social candidate chose to respond, the other written responses are well worth a look. Trust me.
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The industrial carbon price is a health policy, a climate policy and a trade policy all rolled into one.
Eliminating this critical policy would undermine Canada's competitiveness and Canada's climate progress.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
climateinstitute.ca/news/elimina...
Eliminating this critical policy would undermine Canada's competitiveness and Canada's climate progress.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
climateinstitute.ca/news/elimina...
Eliminating industrial carbon pricing would undermine competitiveness and Canada's climate progress
Industrial carbon pricing is the most important policy Canada has for cutting carbon pollution and creating a competitive clean economy.
climateinstitute.ca
March 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The industrial carbon price is a health policy, a climate policy and a trade policy all rolled into one.
Eliminating this critical policy would undermine Canada's competitiveness and Canada's climate progress.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
climateinstitute.ca/news/elimina...
Eliminating this critical policy would undermine Canada's competitiveness and Canada's climate progress.
@cape-acme.bsky.social
climateinstitute.ca/news/elimina...