"The longer we rely on oil and gas for transportation, heating our homes, and growing food, the longer we will be on this price rollercoaster." Op-Ed out today from our Director Laura Cameron. www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
There’s been a lot of talk about the need for the Province to restore the 50-50 transit funding agreement. But what does this raffle-sounding policy actually mean? And how much might it cost the Province? Read our latest blog post for more info: climateactionmb.ca/whatis50-50t...
“The choice to double down on balancing the budget while further cutting taxes is pushing greater climate costs and devastation onto the next generation, while missing myriad opportunities to grow low-carbon industries and jobs." www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
MANITOBA GETS A NEARLY FAILING GRADE:
MB's Government released their yearly budget. However, we noticed there was a lot missing - a complete lack of meaningful funding for climate action!
Read more on our website: mbeconetwork.org/manitoba-bud...
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"...these measures fall far short of the level of investment needed to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and protect what’s precious amidst the escalating climate emergency." Read our full response to the MB budget here: climateactionmb.ca/manitobas-ne...
We partnered with students from Met schools in Winnipeg to create designs for posters about our transit campaign.
We're calling on the Manitoba government to reinstate and expand the 50/50 transit funding agreement!
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My piece in today's @winnipegfreepress.com - the shills for fossil fuels are using the war to argue for more pipelines. Nonsense. We should be headed in the opposite direction as fast as possible: more #renewables, more decarbonization, more energy security.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
There are many obvious reasons for governments to properly fund transit...But funding transit is also an essential climate policy. Read James Wilt's full op-ed here (originally published in the Winnipeg Free Press): climateactionmb.ca/funding-publ...
Manitoba Hydro has finally published its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which provides a 10-year plan for the province’s electricity and fossil gas needs.
We looked into the lengthy report and unpack three major issues with this IRP. Read the full blog post: climateactionmb.ca/manitoba-hyd...
After a year of severe wildfires and drought, a group of Manitoba organizations is calling on the province to focus on climate solutions in its 2026 budget. @jsrutgers.bsky.social reports: thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-cli...
"The risks to federalism, Indigenous reconciliation, and our ability to navigate a hostile global trading environment make it clear that this is a profound strategic error." www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
COP30 was largely a failure. But one huge development came out of it: 24 countries including Mexico, Kenya, Colombia, Spain, Nepal, and Australia signed an agreement recommitting to the 1.5°C goal and developing a fossil fuel phase-out plan. Read more: climateactionmb.ca/a-new-progre...
Op-Ed in the Winnipeg Free Press today: "We don’t need fossil gas energy" www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
Manitoba is choosing new gas plants to meet its energy needs. Wind, solar and batteries could close the gap instead.
@climateactionmb.bsky.social have a roadmap for Manitoba’s clean energy future⬇️
Rather than take advantage of the tremendous technological advances and cost reductions in renewables and energy storage that have unfolded in recent years, this move further entrenches the province’s dependence on expensive and high-polluting fossil fuel infrastructure.
The MB government’s decision to support a new fossil gas-fired power plant—announced in today’s throne speech—is a major disappointment that undercuts its recent commitments to emissions reductions, affordability and economic development. Read our full response: climateactionmb.ca/new-provinci...
These technologies are reliable, cost-effective and ensure that MB does its fair share to limit further greenhouse gas emissions. What are we waiting for?
Instead of investing in a gas-fired power plant for Hydro, MB should build grid-scale battery storage in the short term and develop a coordinated mix of wind, solar and diverse energy storage options over the next several decades.
Manitoba is an extremely sunny and windy province. Our new special report shows how we can foster renewable energy to move away from fossil fuels: climateactionmb.ca/the-immense-...
More info here on why Direct Air Capture isn't a climate solution for Manitoba: climateactionmb.ca/why-direct-a...
James presented at this town hall yesterday. Over 170 people attended! Residents air concerns about Deep Sky carbon-capture facility. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1...
Winnipeg-based Canada Water Agency is being scaled back — just two years after being established. ECCC shrinks as support for Canadian oil and gas production remains strong, said James Wilt, Climate Action Team Manitoba’s policy development manager.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
The announcement of this unproven and risky technology which serves to delay the transition off of fossil fuels is HIGHLY concerning, particularly as it comes just three days after the provincial Path to Net Zero which contained some promising pledges for proven solutions to cut emissions.
This morning, Deep Sky—a Montreal-based direct air capture (DAC) start-up founded by executives of the travel app Hopper and the former CFO of Airbnb—announced that it will build a major DAC facility in southwestern Manitoba.
CAT's James Wilt on CBC's Up to Speed this afternoon talking about our response to Manitoba's Pathway to Net-Zero released today: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-....
The plan makes some encouraging new commitments and highlights the centrality of Indigenous leadership in a just transition, but whether it makes a significant dent in emissions will be determined by the action plans and investments to come. More on CAT's response: climateactionmb.ca/manitobas-ne...
On the heels of a summer devastated by wildfires, smoke, and evacuations, the Manitoba government released its new Net-Zero Roadmap today. www.manitoba.ca/asset_librar...
