Canadians contribute technology and research expertise to international programs dealing with climate change.?

Question

Canadians contribute technology and research expertise to international programs dealing with climate change. Give an example of such a contribution made by a team of climatologists working in Canada, and briefly describe what they do.

Answer 1

Many who deny mans role in global warming come from Canada. So that's good.

Answer 2

Climate Change Programs

The Government of Canada is putting in place a made-in-Canada plan for reducing greenhouse gases and ensuring clean air, water, land and energy for Canadians. As part of developing the made-in-Canada approach, 15 programs that have completed their work or which require a different approach are being wound down.

Work completed

Name of Program: Urban Transportation Showcase Program**

Department: Transport Canada

Description: The program showcased projects that demonstrated, evaluated and promoted cost-effective strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from passenger transportation in urban areas.

Name of Program: Concrete Roads Program

Department: Natural Resources Canada

Description: This program was designed to raise awareness of the benefits of concrete roads for emissions reductions in the transportation sector.

Name of Program: Electricity Reduced Trade Barriers Part II

Department: Natural Resources Canada

Description: This program assessed regulatory and economic issues related to interprovincial electricity trade.

Name of Program: Electricity Reduced Trade Barriers Part III — Consumer Information

Department: Natural Resources Canada

Description: This program provided an analysis and reporting of environmental information associated with electricity generation.

Name of Program: Environmental Supply Chain Management Pilot Project

Department: Industry Canada

Description: This project was one of the industry cross-cutting measures to encourage Canadian industry to become more energy-efficient.

Name of Program: Feasibility of Afforestation for Carbon Sequestration Initiative

Department: Natural Resources Canada

Description: This initiative was designed to explore the feasibility of afforestation for carbon sequestration to help offset greenhouse gas emissions.

Name of Program: Federal House in Order Leadership Measures — Built Environment

Department: Natural Resources Canada

Description: This program provided one-time demonstration funding for energy-efficient practices and renewable energy technologies in Government of Canada facilities.

Name of Program: Forest 2020 Plantation Demonstration Assessment

Department: Natural Resources Canada

Description: This initiative was designed to explore options to attract investment in fast-growing tree plantations for carbon sequestration to help Canada offset its greenhouse gas emissions.

Name of Program: Off-road Vehicle and Equipment Initiative*/Off-road CO2 Initiative

Department: Environment Canada

Description: This initiative examined a series of tools to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from off-road vehicles and equipment such as lawnmowers, power boats, mining trucks, bulldozers, snowmobiles and farm tractors.

Name of Program: On-Site Generation at Federal Facilities

Department: Natural Resources Canada

Description: This program promoted the adoption of renewable energy technologies for on-site electricity generation in federal operations.

Name of Program: Pilot Emission Removals, Reductions and Learnings Initiative**

Department: Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada

Description: This initiative provided Canadian companies and organizations with an economic incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through projects in areas such as methane emissions from landfills, renewable energy and carbon sinks. Through this initiative, the Government of Canada purchased greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals from qualified projects on a lowest-cost-per-tonne basis.