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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · 2d

My colleagues Viviane Gauer and Ryan Ness on the intersection of trade, major projects, and climate resilience: nationalnewswatch.com/2025/10/06/c...

New trade infrastructure help insulate Canada from trade shocks. And making infrastructure resilient insulate Canada from climate shocks too.

Canada wants to diversify trade but needs infrastructure built for…

National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · 5d

Industrial carbon pricing is hugely important for investment and emissions reductions. But all of that depends on sound design. Design choices in various provincial systems are undermining industrial carbon pricing. climateinstitute.ca/five-choices...

Five choices that are breaking industrial carbon pricing

In some provinces, industrial carbon pricing systems are increasingly dysfunctional. Governments must fix them.

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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · 5d

Industrial carbon pricing is hugely important for investment and emissions reductions. But all of that depends on sound design. Design choices in various provincial systems are undermining industrial carbon pricing. climateinstitute.ca/five-choices...

Five choices that are breaking industrial carbon pricing

In some provinces, industrial carbon pricing systems are increasingly dysfunctional. Governments must fix them.

climateinstitute.ca

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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · 13d

Federalism is a complication for coherent climate policy in 🇨🇦. But it isn't just challenges: New analysis from @climateinstitute.bsky.social colleagues shows that policies with involvement from both federal & provincial governments are having the biggest impact. 440megatonnes.ca/insight/bigg...

a bar graph comparing emissions reductions expected in 2035 from 1) "harmonized" FPT policies (53-61%); 2) federal policies (17-36%); 3) provincial policies (6-28%).

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Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) @fisherdanar.bsky.social · 18d

Though @dwallacewells.bsky.social and I don't always agree, this new article about the end to the Paris Agreement and the global trends we're seeing around climate action and climate politics is an extremely worthwhile read:
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...

It Isn’t Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics.

www.nytimes.com

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Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · 20d

Our latest early estimate of national emissions shows Canada’s progress flatlined in 2024, putting the 2030 target out of reach.

Canada is at a fork in the road: the country needs a policy reboot from all governments to get emissions back on track.
www.cbc.ca/news/science...

In an unprecedented warning, leading climate think-tank says Canada won't meet 2030 climate target | CBC News

Years of progress on bringing Canada’s carbon emissions down have stalled, and future progress looks increasingly fragile, according to an early 2024 emissions estimate from the Canadian Climate Insti...

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Michael Liebreich @mliebreich.bsky.social · 24d

The #PragmaticClimateReset is a two part-essay calling for a reset in our approach to climate action. Part I shows why narratives trumpeting the failure of efforts to date are wrong. Part II says that, nevertheless, the climate community now needs to change its approach. 1/n

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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · 21d

Apply! this is has been such a great program over the last five years. We're offering funding, collaboration and mentorship, and a platform for Indigenous research.

Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · 21d

INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES: Apply to be part of the 2025 - 2026 series!

If you’re a First Nations, Inuit or Métis researcher, Knowledge Holder and writer in the climate policy space, we and @yourcier.bsky.social want to hear from you. Apply now ⬇️ #IndigenousResearch
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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · 21d

Love this dataviz (and hate the trend it shows) on smoke days in Calgary from @robsonfletcher.com. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Calgary's summers are getting smokier on average, but 2025 hasn't been the worst. Here's the latest data | CBC News

This data dashboard will track both the intensity and frequency of wildfire smoke in Calgary throughout the summer. Some will update daily; others hourly. It also provides historical context on smoke ...

www.cbc.ca

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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · 22d

Some changes today from Alberta to TIER, its industrial carbon pricing system. Ultimately, the new approach is going to weaken the system, creating double counting and exacerbating credit gluts in the carbon market.
climateinstitute.ca/news/alberta...

Alberta weakens its own industrial emissions-trading market, threatening investment in climate solutions

Instead, Alberta should modernize its system to create a robust, credible market that attracts investment and improves competitiveness.

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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · 29d

So much interesting insight and data in these new piece from @ember-energy.org on electricity energy transition in China ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

China Energy Transition Review 2025 | Ember

China’s surge in renewables and whole-economy electrification is rapidly reshaping energy choices for the rest of the world, creating the conditions for a decline in global fossil fuel use.

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John Woodside @woodsideful.bsky.social · 29d

Carney hinted he’ll soon release a ‘climate competitiveness strategy’ that insiders expect will boost industrial carbon pricing while cutting other emission reduction policies, echoing previously failed attempts at striking a grand bargain. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/09/a...

Carney insiders hint at climate strategy with industrial carbon price hikes

Prime Minister Carney hinted he’ll soon release a ‘climate competitiveness strategy’ that insiders expect will boost industrial carbon pricing while cutting other emission reduction policies, echoing ...

www.nationalobserver.com

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Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · 29d

To unlock Canada’s full potential for critical minerals, governments and industry must treat Indigenous rights as central pillars—not afterthoughts—in mining development.

Read more from Saga Williams, the Institute’s Marisa Beck and Tamara Krawchenko ⬇️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

Canada should fast-track the idea that Indigenous rights and critical minerals go hand in hand

Leadership in inclusion and responsibility projects to the world that Canada is a safe and reliable jurisdiction for mining.

www.hilltimes.com

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Chris Bataille @chrisbataille.bsky.social · Aug 31

👇 For the CBAM crowd cc @aaroncosbey.bsky.social @dalebeugin.bsky.social

David Kleimann @davidkleimann.bsky.social · Aug 31

CBAM Corner: The 🇪🇺 Commission has opened civil society consultations for the 'Big Three' implementing acts on

👉 the methodology for the determination of embedded emissions;
👉 free allocation adjustment via CBAM certificates;
👉crediting of carbon prices paid in third countries.

shorturl.at/tW4TW

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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · Jul 22

Here's my colleague Arthur Zhang clearing the air on Canada's ZEV mandate. Lots of the debate around this policy don't reflect how it actually works.

Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · Jul 22

Electric vehicles have been in the spotlight recently, and so have misconceptions about the zero-emissions vehicle mandate.

We break down three common myths, and what the facts actually say about the ZEV mandate ⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/debunking-th...

Debunking three myths about the ZEV mandate

Recent public debate about the ZEV mandate has produced some misconceptions. We debunk three common myths.

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Aaron Freeman @aaronfreemanca.bsky.social · Jul 18

Helpful map and description by CNO of the major projects that are in the offing. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/17/a...

Meet the Megaprojects

Details about which major national-interest projects will make Prime Minister Mark Carney’s list are being kept under wraps, but Canada’s National Observer has combed through the premiers’ wishlists…

www.nationalobserver.com

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Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · Jul 18

New ECCC study confirms: this summer, heat waves in Yukon and Alberta were 2 to 10× more likely because of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
www.canada.ca/en/environme...

Climate scientists calculate role human-caused climate change plays in shifting weather extremes - Canada.ca

This summer, climate scientists are using the Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system to analyze heat waves across Canada to determine how CO2 and other emissions from human activities impacted...

www.canada.ca

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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · Jul 17

Ugh yeah. Welfare-worsening though!

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Charlie Richmond (Gyro Gearloose) 311.3ppm @charlierichmond.bsky.social · Jul 17

Solar module prices on a clear downward trend – pv magazine International www.pv-magazine.com/2025/07/17/s...

Solar module prices on a clear downward trend

PV module prices have fallen by around 5% to 8% across all technology classes in recent weeks. says Martin Schachinger, the founder of pvXchange.com. This means that prices are moving strongly back to...

www.pv-magazine.com

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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · Jul 17

Policy failure starting to matter as much or more than market failure?

Gernot Wagner @gwagner.com · Jul 17

Further proof that the economics clearly point in favor of solar & wind:

"Trump administration taking new steps to block wind and solar projects, undisclosed memo says"
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...

Politico: "Trump administration taking new steps to block wind and solar projects, undisclosed memo says"

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P.J. Partington 🇨🇦 @pjpartington.bsky.social · Jul 15

Promises to be just as nerdy as the other D&D 🤓✨

Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · Jul 15

Come with your questions about industrial carbon pricing, we'll answer them during a webinar on July 24!

Get answers about industrial carbon pricing, its emissions and economic impacts from @dalebeugin.bsky.social and @enveco.bsky.social.

Register here ⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/events/ask-m...

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Canadian Climate Institute @climateinstitute.bsky.social · Jul 15

Come with your questions about industrial carbon pricing, we'll answer them during a webinar on July 24!

Get answers about industrial carbon pricing, its emissions and economic impacts from @dalebeugin.bsky.social and @enveco.bsky.social.

Register here ⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/events/ask-m...

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Max Dugan-Knight @maxduganknight.bsky.social · Jul 15

Pleased to see Deep Sky Research cited in this great article on an under-reported topic 🌽📉

“We’re losing 120 calories per person, per day, for every degree of global warming.”

www.forbes.com/sites/felici...

The Crash No One Sees Coming: Food System Failure

Climate-driven food shocks pose a growing risk to global markets. As yields fall and insurance retreats, the next financial crash may start in the fields.

www.forbes.com

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Gavin Schmidt @climateofgavin.bsky.social · Jul 13

This story, the news that Camp Mystic had argued to remove some buildings from the previous flood map & the OR fire map debacle, strongly suggest that we need a way to insulate hazard & risk designations from politics. Hard (impossible?), but maybe modeling on the indep. fed. reserve. Thoughts?

NPR @npr.org · Jul 13

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.

New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.

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Dale Beugin @dalebeugin.bsky.social · Jul 11

They idea that "constricting sales" is the only way to comply with this policy is wrong and unhelpful and misrepresents both the true costs and the true benefits of the policy.

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