From: Natural Resources Canada
Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced that the $750-million Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) onshore program is on track to cut, in its first year, methane emissions equivalent to 3.1 megatonnes of carbon dioxide, roughly equal to removing 674,000 cars from the road, highlighting encouraging results from the program’s first intake.
Reducing emissions from methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases, is a key part of Canada’s strengthened climate plan and its commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, ensuring a healthy economy and a healthy environment for Canada. By acting now, Canada is building a clean energy future that powers economic growth, creates good jobs and dramatically reduces our greenhouse gas emissions.