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The shares of both gas and coal in the global electricity mix have declined in recent years, as renewables have risen.

Check out the latest analysis from @ember_energy ⬇️

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NEW | The share of gas in the global electricity mix has fallen for the FIFTH year in a row 📉

Clean power grew faster than electricity demand in 2025, limiting the need for gas growth.

https://t.co/Whwn0pU9ae

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Four new case studies in partnership with @yourCIER highlight Indigenous-led research on policy issues spanning sustainable finance, clean growth, emissions mitigation, adaptation, and impact assessments. Read them all here ⬇️
https://t.co/4lPIzknYrb

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Decarbonizing buildings is a shared challenge across the country.🏨🏘️

The Comité consultatif sur les changements climatiques du Québec is showing a path forward in the province with detailed new recommendations to the provincial government. 👇
https://t.co/qUPeDqEQRX

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In 2020, EVs made up just 4% of all car sales globally.

Their share rose to 25% in 2025 – and is set to grow close to 30% this year.

And by 2035, even without any new policy announcements, EVs could account for about half of global car sales 👉 https://t.co/NkYY60UsFL

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This #WorldEnvironmentDay is a good time to highlight that climate change is still a major concern for nearly two-thirds of Canadians. Read more on why climate concern hasn’t disappeared and could swing back as a top public priority soon. 👇
https://t.co/qbyKBymdpC

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We dug into the emissions impacts of the sweeping policy changes under the Canada-Alberta MOU deal—here’s what we found out. (Hint: It barely moves the needle) 👇
https://t.co/YhN5F3ZlMM

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Don’t forget to register for the Indigenous Perspectives roundtables on June 22 and 23! Hear from the authors of four new Indigenous-led case studies and learn how Indigenous governance can inform more effective projects and policies.

Register today!
https://t.co/SIoXQzhszK

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Preparing for rising heat and heavy rainfall driven by climate change could save governments up to $9 billion in infrastructure costs each year. Read more from @ryan_B_Ness and Peter Weltman 🔽
https://t.co/HFI8rMj6vH

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Climate Institute President @rjcsmith met with Marlene Puffer, Chair of Canada’s Taxonomy and Transition Planning Council, at Toronto Climate Week where he also gave a talk titled Under-reported but Unstoppable: The two most important forces shaping the climate issue today.

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Congratulations to Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Board member of the Climate Institute, for the honorary doctorate she received yesterday from the University of Toronto! 👏
https://t.co/SkHwHCchoF

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Do you have questions on the Canada-Alberta MOU Implementation Agreement?

Join our AMA webinar on June 5th, 12-1pm EST, to hear about our new modelling examining the MOU’s emissions impacts. We’ll also answer your questions on the topic. Register 🔽
https://t.co/mAJ2tlmVJs

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Canada can’t afford to fall behind in climate-proofing, as rising heat and heavy rains strain public roads, bridges, and water systems.

Read more from the Institute’s Ryan Ness and Canadian Infrastructure Council’s Peter Weltman👇
https://t.co/H9NQB1m6HX

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Great news ⬇️

Check out how Rio Tinto is investing in low-carbon aluminum smelting to curb emissions while increasing its production capacity amid surging demand.

The new technology will emit 1/6 the industry average per tonne of aluminum.

https://t.co/9IhY1cAKa4

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Canada’s next big climate policy moment will be the release of federal vehicle regulations to reach the equivalent of a 75% EV adoption rate by 2035.

Read the latest from @rjcsmith on why this will be an important test for the Carney government.⬇️ https://t.co/U9OTmyCogr

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The latest WMO report is a stark reminder of the reality of climate change and that every fraction of a degree in avoided warming matters. Reducing emissions as fast as possible will help prevent more severe impacts.👇
https://t.co/t5TJV1DX3n

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Our President @rjcsmith is heading to Toronto Climate Week—and we couldn't be more excited. Come hear him speak on June 1st! You can join the waitlist here👇
https://t.co/4KaZq7XKPV

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👉 Climate models don't predict one future. They show a range of possibilities depending on emissions, policy choices and how the climate responds. Going forward, the Climate Institute’s approach will integrate the updated climate scenarios in line with the latest modelling.

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🧵There’s been a lot of chatter about recent revisions to the best and worst-case scenarios for global warming. Here’s a breakdown of what it means—in the big picture and for our work at the Climate Institute 👇

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👉 Some have suggested RCP8.5 was alarmist but many researchers saw it more as a stress test. Like a homeowner buying flood insurance, climate impact studies factor in less likely, high impact outcomes to inform decision-makers on all possible risks.