This report by SNC Lavalin from March 2021 recommends key actions necessary for Canada to achieve a “net zero” greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Emphasis is placed on design, engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance, combined with a fundamental transformation of societal behaviours and lifestyles, to reduce carbon emissions. An overview of emerging technologies to achieve the “net zero” goal is presented.
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