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Calgary’s Climate Progress Amid Growth | Calgary News
Calgary’s climate progress is surprising — despite recent policy shifts, the city’s carbon emissions are falling, with 90% of its climate action plan already completed or underway. Since 2023, nearly $300 million in grants and $215 million in local funds have fueled environmental projects. Per capita emissions are down, even as population grew 21%, thanks to cleaner energy, smarter waste management, and a shrinking community emissions footprint — down 23% since 2019. Heating and transportation still dominate emissions, but per-person output dropped 9% last year. Resilience is rising too…
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