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Why Ontario needs to stop burning polluting gas for electricity

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. Ontario’s electricity system operators have been planning for this drop in nuclear capacity for a long time. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . Source: IESO [link].

Electricity

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy

Testimony of Michael D. Shellenberger Founder and President, Environmental Progress For the House Oversight Committee August 5, 2020

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Between 1980 and 2018, US carbon monoxide levels decreased by 83 percent, lead by 99 percent, nitrogen dioxide by 61 percent, ozone by 31 percent, and sulfur dioxide by 91 percent. Finally, the premature closure of nuclear power plants, often in the name of fighting climate change, results in greater air pollution.

2020

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas

Why Ontario needs to stop burning polluting gas for electricity

Testimony of Michael D. Shellenberger Founder and President, Environmental Progress For the House Oversight Committee August 5, 2020

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