Ontario Electricity’s Emission Spike Fuels Climate Policy Debate
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:20 am
Ontario’s grid is now producing electricity with the highest share of greenhouse gas emissions observed since coal plants were in service, prompting urgent questions about the province’s climate and energy strategies. Stakeholders warn that the reliance on emissions-heavy power sources could complicate efforts to meet environmental targets.
Ontario's electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province.
Ontario's electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province.
TORONTO — Ontario’s electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province. The Independent Electricity System Operator recently posted its 2024 year in review, which contains a breakdown of how much…
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 9 hours ago #provincial #climate #energy #ontario
More Top Stories...
Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet Shake-Up Promises Swift Policy Shifts
Mark Carney’s government is hitting refresh as his new cabinet, including 24 fresh faces, convenes with an urgent mandate. The political realignment, aimed at energizing Canada-US relations and policy delivery, has sparked both hope and wry commentary, leaving pundits to wonder if this reshuffle will actually shift the gears of progress or simply rearrange the deck chairs. More...
Liberal Fall Economic Statement Replaces 2025 Budget Filing
The government has ditched the traditional 2025 budget in favor of a detailed fall economic update. Officials are pivoting from comprehensive fiscal planning to a more piecemeal approach, sparking debates as critics wonder whether this is an innovative strategy or a subtle tactic to dodge tough questions. More...
Ontario, Manitoba seal interprovincial trade pact amid live media briefing
In a show of cross‐provincial cooperation, Premier Doug Ford and Premier Wab Kinew signed a deal designed to remove trade barriers and streamline goods and labor movement between Ontario and Manitoba. The premiers then took to the microphones in a joint media session, proving that even trade talks can have a bit of theatrical flair. More...
Canada Post union talks stall ahead of strike potential
Tensions mount at Canada Post as negotiations with its workers’ union hit an unforeseen pause. With discussions put on ice just before a possible strike, both sides now face a waiting game, leaving postal staff and management in a suspenseful standoff that’s almost as delayed as the next parcel delivery. More...
Alex Boissonneault launches PQ candidacy with local pride
Alex Boissonneault has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the PQ, banking on deep local roots to win over his constituency. The announcement is generating a buzz that’s as local as a town hall meeting—with its own share of political theatrics. More...
Related Tags
Provincial
Ontario, Manitoba seal interprovincial trade pact amid live media briefing (4 hours ago)
Alberta launches 10-year gender-based violence prevention strategy (21 hours ago)
Forest Board Approves 2023 BC Wildfire Planned Ignitions as Justified (23 hours ago)
Climate
Alberta Government Announces Freeze on Industrial Carbon Price (2 days ago)
Nova Scotia Accelerates Clean Energy Project Reviews (6 days ago)
B.C. wildfire surge linked to annual “spring dip” phenomenon (8 days ago)
Energy
Nova Scotia Expands Critical Minerals List with Uranium (1 hour ago)
High-Stakes Parkland-Sunoco Deal Amid U.S.-Canada Tensions and Scrutiny (24 hours ago)
Alberta Government Announces Freeze on Industrial Carbon Price (2 days ago)
Ontario
Mississauga shooting incident leaves one dead, one injured (2 hours ago)
Ontario, Manitoba seal interprovincial trade pact amid live media briefing (4 hours ago)
Scarborough smash-and-grab robbery nets two arrests (18 hours ago)