Build a net zero future

Climate change is caused by humanmade greenhouse gas emissions, of which carbon dioxide is one of the most important.

Net zero means reducing carbon emissions to stop or address climate change.

On January 1, 2023, there were 4748 days until the end of December 31, 2035 – the point by which Canada’s electrical grid is meant to achieve netzero greenhouse gas emissions. At the end of this year, there will be 4384 days left.

What happens during 2023 will be make-or-break for Canada. We need to make these 365 days count when it comes to making Canada’s grid a greener one.

Canada has announced an ambitious emissionsreduction plan outlining its commitment to “Net Zero by 2050.” Under net zero, Canada will reduce its reliance on fossil fuels by mid-century. However, by the government’s own estimation, to do so Canada will need two to three times the amount of electricity it produces now to decarbonize other sectors of the economy. Furthermore, the government wants the electricity sector to be net zero by the end of 2035.