Climate & Energy
Canadians are witnessing the devastating effects of climate change on the world. We know that the problem isn’t going away, and Canadians want to be part of the solution. Our energy is heavily supplied by greenhouse gas emissions-producing fossil fuels like — oil, coal and gas. And today, Canada is escalating its investment in oil production to supply a North American market dominated by oil-burning cars.
The solution lies in shifting the way we think. To reduce emissions, we need to start talking about energy. Because, energy—how we create it and how we use it—is at the heart of the issue. The answer isn’t just about taking cars off the road; it’s also about taking cars—and everything else we use—off the carbon. And there is no better place on Earth for this to happen than Canada.
Environmental coalition drops 6 massive ice blocks in front of Berlaymont
Canada’s natural advantage
Canada has some of the greatest renewable energy potential on the planet. If we invest in our “natural advantage”—the power of our oceans, our wide-open spaces, and our rushing rivers—we can make renewable energy Canada’s source of power for the next generation.
We have the means and expertise to do this. And we can develop the technology to export our green energy technology and skills to countries searching for low-carbon alternatives.
We have the means and expertise to do this. And we can develop the technology to export our green energy technology and skills to countries searching for low-carbon alternatives.
Climate & Energy Blog Posts
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50 Stories: Help us save the air we breathe
What could be more important than having air to breathe? We’re working to protect the Earth’s lungs – our forests.
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Will Facebook devastate the auto industry?
One can blame social networking sites for many things (loss of productivity, embarrassing photos…), but the possibility that they will undermine car ...
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Sea ice returning to Hudson Bay weeks late impacts polar bears
Finally, a full 2-3 weeks later than in recent years (can't say "normal" really because everything in the Arctic sea-ice world has been changing so ...
WWF-Canada's Climate Change program
What WWF is doing
WWF is putting Canada on the path to 100% renewable energy by 2050… Read more.What you can do
You can make a difference. Join our Living Planet Community for tips on green living and take some of our eco challenges. You can also take part in our community events, such as National Sweater Day and Earth Hour, and help raise money for our conservation work through the CN Tower Climb and our Community Panda program.
Join the Living Planet Community
Join our growing community of concerned Canadians reducing their personal footprint and rallying others to do the same!
The Electric Vehicle Report
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Potential of Electric Vehicles: 2025 Outlook Report
WWF explores the potential impact of EVs on reducing carbon emissions in Canada. Read the report
Green sustainable transportation and electric vehicles
Did you know that about 30 per cent of Canada’s emissions come from our transportation sector, which runs on oil? Read more
The Energy Report
Today, our 100% Renewable Energy Report is demonstrating and leading a clear and achievable vision to a world run on sustainable power.
Q&A with Joshua Laughren, Director of Climate and Energy
What is climate change, what can we do about it, and what’s the cost of doing nothing… Read more
