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PEI’s 2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Infographic
This is an infographic that provides an overview of PEI's greenhouse gas emissions for 2020.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
What are greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the gases that are released into the atmosphere as a result of activities such as driving, heating buildings, powering industry, farming and waste. GHGs are accumulating in the atmosphere like a blanket...
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Islanders reducing greenhouse gas emissions
To celebrate World Environment Day, Minister Natalie Jameson thanked Islanders for their continued efforts to reduce the Island’s greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. Between 2017 and 2018, in Prince Edward Island, there was a reduction of about 25,000 tonnes of...
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PEI’s greenhouse gas emissions drop
Despite population growth, Prince Edward Island has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions the past three years in a row. The latest Minister’s Report on Climate Change provides a comprehensive update on government-wide progress toward provincial climate targets and efforts to...
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Project looks at ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farms
A project is underway to identify farm practices that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions on Island farms. The Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture has signed an agreement with the provincial Department of Communities, Land and Environment to conduct the project...
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Greenhouse gas reporting will help province fight climate change
The provincial government will track and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations, doing its part to lower emissions for Islanders and communities. As part of its efforts to green government, Prince Edward Island has joined 'The Climate Registry,' a non-profit...
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Province acts to address climate change
Prince Edward Island’s plan to confront climate change is aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions while steering Islanders toward cleaner, cheaper energy sources. The target of the five-year Climate Change Action Plan is to reduce the Island’s greenhouse gases by 30 percent...
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Public input invited on sustainable transportation strategy
The provincial government is seeking input from Islanders to help develop an action plan that will shape future sustainable transportation needs. Islanders are encouraged to provide their ideas and feedback by completing an online questionnaire at www.princeedwardisland.ca...
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Molly signs off from the Net Zero Cruiser
After a summer of driving the Net Zero electric vehicle and spreading the message of the importance of energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Molly Doyle is saying goodbye. Our Net Zero Ambassador is heading to university, but she had a few insights about the...