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A Long, Hard Road: Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada’s Road Transportation Sector by 2050 The Conference Board of Canada, 172 pages, November 12, 2015 Rapport by Allison Robins , James Knowles , Len Coad

A Long, Hard Road: Reducing GHG Emissions in Canada’s Road Transportation Sector by 2050

The Conference Board of Canada, 172 pages, November 12, 2015
Rapport by Allison Robins , James Knowles , Len Coad

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This report provides an evidence-based view of the contribution that road transportation might practically make to achieve the "80 by 50" greenhouse gas emissions reduction target in Canada. Document Highlights It is widely maintained that to prevent catastrophic climate change from occurring, developed countries must reduce their emissions by 80 per cent relative to 1990 levels. In Canada, greenhouse gas emissions levels are increasing. Much of the growth has resulted from the transportation sector, with road transportation emissions accounting for the largest share. This report intends to provide an evidence-based view of the contribution that road transportation might practically make to achieving the "80 by 50" target in Canada. The report develops two cases that examine the potential emissions reductions that could result from a broad range of trends and technologies: a reference case and a continuous improvement case. The cases highlight that even with aggressive assumptions, Canada would still need to make significant adjustments to achieve the target.

This report provides an evidence-based view of the contribution that road transportation might practically make to achieve the "80 by 50" greenhouse gas emissions reduction target in Canada.

Document Highlights

It is widely maintained that to prevent catastrophic climate change from occurring, developed countries must reduce their emissions by 80 per cent relative to 1990 levels. In Canada, greenhouse gas emissions levels are increasing. Much of the growth has resulted from the transportation sector, with road transportation emissions accounting for the largest share. This report intends to provide an evidence-based view of the contribution that road transportation might practically make to achieving the "80 by 50" target in Canada. The report develops two cases that examine the potential emissions reductions that could result from a broad range of trends and technologies: a reference case and a continuous improvement case. The cases highlight that even with aggressive assumptions, Canada would still need to make significant adjustments to achieve the target.