AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Targets Falling Behind: New analysis from the Canadian Climate Institute’s 440 Megatonnes project says Canada is not on track to meet its 2030 emissions target before 2050, and could be 202 million tonnes off in 2040—driven by policy gaps and recent changes. Environmental Review Rollback: Ottawa has removed oilsands extraction, some pipelines and transmission lines from federal Impact Assessment Act review, shifting oversight to the Canada Energy Regulator—prompting sharp criticism from environmental groups that scrutiny is being weakened. Wildfire-Permafrost Feedbacks: A new study warns climate feedback loops from wildfires and permafrost thaw could add 20–30% more warming than current estimates. Water Security Push: Canada launched consultations for its first National Water Security Strategy, with $6.6M funding for Great Lakes projects targeting algae, chemical releases, habitat restoration and monitoring. Extreme Weather Reality Check: Winnipeg residents report a tornado touchdown during a severe storm, underscoring how fast extreme events are showing up.
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