The race to net-zero: grounded in reality or wishful thinking?

Meeting net-zero targets—for both the industry and the federal government—will require immediate and significant investments into research and development. And once again: skepticism is warranted.

It’s also important to consider that the net-zero pledges don’t address emissions that arise from the combustion of the fuel product by the end consumer, such as when we drive our cars or heat our homes, write Jade McLean and Marla Orenstein.Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY MARLA ORENSTEIN, JADE MCLEAN

March 11, 2020

Just a few months ago, Spanish oil company Repsol made a splash in global headlines by announcing that it would get to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This announcement triggered a cascade of similar pledges from other oil and gas giants in Canada and around the world, including CNRL, MEG Energy,...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Tuesdays: Innovation & Industry Newsletter

The policies, decisions, and people working on investment and regulation in the industry and innovation realm.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy