Canada to phase out coal-based electricity by 2030
It has been announced that Canada plans to phase out the use of electricity generated from coal by 2030
It has been announced that Canada plans to phase out the use of electricity generated from coal by 2030.
The announcement comes at the same time of the election of Donald Trump, who has expressed his intention of reviving the American coal industry.
Canadian Environment Minister Catherine McKenna also mentioned the country’s target of achieving 90 per cent of electricity generation from renewables by 2030.
80 per cent of Canada’s electricity already comes from renewable energy.
Justin Trudeau’s government has shown its will to develop a broader climate change strategy, and Trudeau had recently released plans to implement a carbon tax.
According to McKenna, other countries including the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Austria and the Netherlands have also committed to accelerate the phasing out of coal.
The Environment Minister said: “Taking traditional coal power out of our energy mix and replacing it with cleaner technologies will significantly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, improve the health of Canadians, and benefit generations for years to come.”
For now, four out of ten Canadian provinces are still using electricity generated from coal.
