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Guelph, Ontario
“In pursuit of net zero carbon, the motion also asks council to modify the existing interim 2030 target. The new target will see Guelph reduce emissions by 63% over the next 8 years, which translates to Guelph’s fair share of the global 50% reduction in emissions required to stay on track and keep warming to 1.5°C.” The motion was passed 2021-Dec-06. Details.
“The Low Carbon Transition Strategy establishes the necessary actions to achieving the target set out in the Climate Change Emergency Declaration of May 6, 2019 to achieve net-zero carbon by 2030.” “As of 2023, all new buildings to be net-zero ready”. (i.e. essentially a natural gas hookup ban). Details.
Halton Hills, ON
C40 Cities
“700+ cities in 53 countries now committed to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050”.
“The Ithaca Green New Deal has two huge goals
- Achieve carbon-neutrality community-wide by 2030
- Ensure benefits are shared among all local communities to reduce historical social and economic inequities”
