Tuesday, March 15, 2011

GHG emissions in Canada

The following link, provided by the Conference Board of Canada, provides a useful breakdown of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions and how we compare to other countries.

 Image credit: Natural Resources Canada, 2011

  • Canada ranks second-to-last out of 17 countries for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per capita and earns a “D” grade.
  • Canada’s GHG emissions have increased by 32 per cent in 15 years.
  • The largest contributor to Canada’s GHG emissions is the energy sector, which includes combustion, transportation, and fugitive sources. 
Check it out here.

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