Exploration of Two Canadian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets

25% Below 1990 and 20% Below 2006 Levels by 2020

October 29, 2009
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M. K. Jaccard and Associates
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M. K. Jaccard and Associates reviewed the feasibility and cost of two levels of greenhouse gas emissions reduction in Canada for the David Suzuki Foundation and the Pembina Institute. The first is a 25% reduction in GHG emissions below 1990 levels by 2020; the second is compliance with the Canadian government’s announced commitment to a 20% reduction of GHG from 2006 levels by 2020.

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