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Ontario to reduce 80% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

«It is already taking its toll on the people,» complains the Environment Minister. As a first step, the government wants to reduce emissions by 15% by 2020. Ontario ‘s economy depends in part on manufacturing, and the announcement adds to other Canadian provinces that are paving the way for the climate change summit.

The most populous province of Ontario, has aimed to reduce 80% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to fight climate change. «Climate change is not a distant threat,» warns Glen Murray.

«It is already taking its toll on the people,» complains the Environment Minister. As a first step, the government wants to reduce emissions by 15% by 2020. Ontario ‘s economy depends in part on manufacturing, and the announcement adds to other Canadian provinces that are paving the way for the climate change summit.