Kingston is making strides in reducing its environmental impact, with new data shedding light on both progress and challenges in the city's sustainability efforts.
Kingston is making strides in reducing its environmental impact, with new data shedding light on both progress and challenges in the city's sustainability efforts.In a report headed for city council, the City of Kingston says it has achieved a 19 per cent reduction in corporateThe city recorded total emissions of 24,031 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, which reflects significant progress toward its environmental goals.
Other major improvements were seen in transportation emissions, which fell by 11.2 per cent, and transit emissions, which dropped by 46.4 per cent due to fleet electrification and increased use of biodiesel. However, there were some hurdles to climb. The city faced challenges with wastewater emissions rising by 35.7 per cent and water services emissions increasing by 49.8 per cent.Canada Post strike explained: What you need to know about your mail
Facilities saw a 9.8 per cent increase in overall emissions, but efficiency improvements led to a 9.5 per cent decrease in emissions per square foot.The report raises concerns over the doubling of Ontario’s electricity emission factors since 2018, which could hinder decarbonization efforts.Canada’s inflation rate rose to 2 per cent in OctoberCanada ‘always ready’ to increase U.S.
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