ACTIVIST CLAIM: Guardian article claims world should just get off fossil fuels and that carbon tech solutions are untried “techno-fixes.”
THE FACTS: Carbon tech isn’t just a future solution, we have the technology here and now to make meaningful emissions reduction – and carbon tech will only improve with further use and investment.
THE SOURCES:
Scientists urge end to fossil fuel use as landmark IPCC report readied
Here are some facts and sources to have a reasoned conversation about carbon tech:
- According to the U.N.’s International Panel on Climate Change, carbon tech solutions will REDUCE almost as many emissions as renewables CAN reduce by the end of the century. Canada is a world leader in carbon tech which means we can CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABILITY, and help out our allies.
https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/srccs_chapter8-1.pdf - The International Energy Agency notes that when oil and gas are produced with carbon tech it can be net-zero or even carbon negative.
https://www.iea.org/commentaries/can-co2-eor-really-provide-carbon-negative-oil - Canada is already a leader in hydrocarbon production in terms of technology and ESG. A recent report from a global consulting firm, Wood Mackenzie, shows Canada is leading in carbon reduction tech as well. If all proposed projects came online, they could reduce up to 115 million tonnes of CO2, or 60% of Canada’s 2030 goal of 200 million tonnes reduced. This helps improve our emissions even more.
https://www.mining.com/canada-a-global-leader-in-carbon-capture-report/
https://www.woodmac.com/reports/energy-markets-canadian-carbon-capture-credentials-504389 - Activist claims against carbon tech ignore the potential of carbon technology in favor of sudden energy scarcity. A well-orchestrated path to net-zero will require tangible solutions that ensure responsible energy production.
https://qmf.afd.myftpupload.com/anti-oil-and-gas-activists-are-blinded-by-their-ideology-and-will-never-accept-true-emissions-reduction-technology-as-a-solution-to-providing-responsible-energy-for-growing-demand/ - A full transition to renewables also has an environmental impact. Demand for minerals such as lithium, graphite, nickel, and rare-earth metals rising by 4,200%, 2,500%, 1,900%, and 700%, respectively, by 2040. This would require mining around the world at a historically unprecedented scale requiring new discoveries and technology to manage the massive environmental and social impacts.
https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/24d5dfbb-a77a-4647-abcc-
Stories that get it right:
CECN VIRTUAL EVENT: “ENERGY & CLIMATE: WEST COAST EDITION”
The Canadian Energy and Climate Nexus (CECN) is presenting their virtual event: Energy & Climate: West Coast Edition!
The event will take place from 8:30 AM PST to 3:30 PM PST on April 7th and consist of a Morning and Afternoon session. They welcome registration for either or both sessions.
