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9781771621007 English 1771621001 "After the Sands" outlines a vision and a road map to transitioning Canada to a low-carbon society. Despite its oil abundance, with no strategic reserves, Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. There s no good reason for Canadians to use much more oil per capita than people in other sparsely populated, northern countries like Norway, Finland and Swedennations that use 27 to 39 percent less oil per person. In After the Sands, Alberta-based political economist Gordon Laxer proposes a bold strategy of deep conservation and a Canada-first perspective to ensure that all Canadians have sufficient energy at affordable prices. The most achievable way to gain energy security is to supply Canadians with their own oil, natural gas and renewable energy. And the best way to cut carbon emissions is by phasing out Canada s role as a carbon-fuel exporter. Canada has all the oil, gas and coal needed to transition to a low-carbon future. Remarkable hydro power resources give Canadians a large base of renewable energy, which can be expanded with wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. Few countries have these options in adequate quantities. But, as Laxer argues, Canada will not get there until we overcome the power of vested interests and untangle the trade agreements that block Canadians from secure and fair access to the nation s own energy resources. Impeccably researched, "After the Sands" is critical reading for anyone concerned with climate change and the future of Canada.", A bold plan to address climate change and provide energy security for Canadians. After the Sands outlines a vision and a road map to transitioning Canada to a low-carbon society. Despite its oil abundance, with no strategic reserves, Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. There’s no good reason for Canadians to use much more oil per capita than people in other sparsely populated, northern countries like Norway, Finland and Sweden—nations that use 27 to 39 percent less oil per person. In After the Sands, Alberta-based political economist Gordon Laxer proposes a bold strategy of deep conservation and a Canada-first perspective to ensure that all Canadians have sufficient energy at affordable prices. The most achievable way to gain energy security is to supply Canadians with their own oil, natural gas and renewable energy. And the best way to cut carbon emissions is by phasing out Canada’s role as a carbon-fuel exporter. Canada has all the oil, gas and coal needed to transition to a low-carbon future. Remarkable hydro power resources give Canadians a large base of renewable energy, which can be expanded with wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. Few countries have these options in adequate quantities. But, as Laxer argues, Canada will not get there until we overcome the power of vested interests and untangle the trade agreements that block Canadians from secure and fair access to the nation’s own energy resources. Impeccably researched, After the Sands is critical reading for anyone concerned with climate change and the future of Canada., Despite its oil abundance, with no strategic reserves Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. In After the Sands, University of Alberta political economist Gordon Laxer proposes a bold strategy to ensure that all Canadians have sufficient energy at affordable prices. Laxer argues that the most feasible way to gain national energy security is to supply Canadians with their own domestically produced oil, natural gas and renewable energy. And the best way to cut carbon emissions is through deep conservation and phasing out Canada's role as a carbon-fuel exporter. Canada has all the conventional oil and natural gas needed to transition to a low-carbon future. Remarkable hydroelectric resources give Canada a rich source of renewable energy, which can be expanded with wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. Bul Canada will not get there without overcoming the power of vested interests and untangling the trade agreements that block Canadians from secure and fair access to their nation's energy resources. Impeccably researched, After the Sands is critical reading for anyone concerned with climate change and the future of Canada. Book jacket., Hailed as "a myth-destroying blockbuster book" by Ralph Nader, "After the Sands" outlines a vision and road map to transition Canada to a low-carbon society: a plan lacking within all of Canada's major political parties. Despite its oil abundance, Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. Canada imports 40 percent of its oil, yetunlike twenty-six of the other twenty-eight international energy agency membershas no strategic petroleum reserves to meet temporary shortages. Canadians use 27 to 39 percent more oil per capita than other sparsely populated, northern countries like Norway, Finland and Sweden. "After the Sands" sets out a bold strategy using deep conservation and a Canada-first perspective. The goal: to end oil and natural gas exports and ensure that all Canadians get sufficient energy at affordable prices in a carbon-constrained future.", The historic Paris climate talks of 2015 aspired to keep the world under a two degree celsius rise, but failed to set out how to get there. Each country must create its own road map. Canada doesnt have one. But Gordon Laxers After the Sands outlines a vision to transition Canada to a low-carbon society. Ralph Nader hails it as a myth-destroying blockbuster book. Despite its oil abundance, Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. Canada imports 30 percent of its oil, yetunlike twenty-seven of the other twenty-nine member countries in the International Energy Agencyhas no strategic petroleum reserves to meet temporary shortages. Canadians use much more oil per capita than other sparsely populated, northern countries like Norway and Sweden. After the Sands sets out a bold strategy using deep conservation and a Canada-first perspective. The goal:to ensure that lower-income Canadians get sufficient energy at affordable prices in a carbon-constrained future and prevent the rich from cornering reduced energy supplies. Canada has all the conventional, non-fracked oil and natural gas needed to transition to a low-carbon future. Remarkable hydro-power gives Canadians a large base of renewable energy, which can be expanded with wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. So whats the problem? Why do we continue to harm the environment? How do we overcome the power of vested interests and untangle the corporate trade agreements that block Canadians from getting secure and fair access to the countrys own energy resources. Can Canada meet international emissions targets if it does not phase out Alberta Sands oil? Impeccably researched, After the Sands is critical reading for anyone concerned about rising sea levels, pipeline and tanker spills, climate change chaos and Canadas future in a carbon restricted world.
9781771621007 English 1771621001 "After the Sands" outlines a vision and a road map to transitioning Canada to a low-carbon society. Despite its oil abundance, with no strategic reserves, Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. There s no good reason for Canadians to use much more oil per capita than people in other sparsely populated, northern countries like Norway, Finland and Swedennations that use 27 to 39 percent less oil per person. In After the Sands, Alberta-based political economist Gordon Laxer proposes a bold strategy of deep conservation and a Canada-first perspective to ensure that all Canadians have sufficient energy at affordable prices. The most achievable way to gain energy security is to supply Canadians with their own oil, natural gas and renewable energy. And the best way to cut carbon emissions is by phasing out Canada s role as a carbon-fuel exporter. Canada has all the oil, gas and coal needed to transition to a low-carbon future. Remarkable hydro power resources give Canadians a large base of renewable energy, which can be expanded with wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. Few countries have these options in adequate quantities. But, as Laxer argues, Canada will not get there until we overcome the power of vested interests and untangle the trade agreements that block Canadians from secure and fair access to the nation s own energy resources. Impeccably researched, "After the Sands" is critical reading for anyone concerned with climate change and the future of Canada.", A bold plan to address climate change and provide energy security for Canadians. After the Sands outlines a vision and a road map to transitioning Canada to a low-carbon society. Despite its oil abundance, with no strategic reserves, Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. There’s no good reason for Canadians to use much more oil per capita than people in other sparsely populated, northern countries like Norway, Finland and Sweden—nations that use 27 to 39 percent less oil per person. In After the Sands, Alberta-based political economist Gordon Laxer proposes a bold strategy of deep conservation and a Canada-first perspective to ensure that all Canadians have sufficient energy at affordable prices. The most achievable way to gain energy security is to supply Canadians with their own oil, natural gas and renewable energy. And the best way to cut carbon emissions is by phasing out Canada’s role as a carbon-fuel exporter. Canada has all the oil, gas and coal needed to transition to a low-carbon future. Remarkable hydro power resources give Canadians a large base of renewable energy, which can be expanded with wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. Few countries have these options in adequate quantities. But, as Laxer argues, Canada will not get there until we overcome the power of vested interests and untangle the trade agreements that block Canadians from secure and fair access to the nation’s own energy resources. Impeccably researched, After the Sands is critical reading for anyone concerned with climate change and the future of Canada., Despite its oil abundance, with no strategic reserves Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. In After the Sands, University of Alberta political economist Gordon Laxer proposes a bold strategy to ensure that all Canadians have sufficient energy at affordable prices. Laxer argues that the most feasible way to gain national energy security is to supply Canadians with their own domestically produced oil, natural gas and renewable energy. And the best way to cut carbon emissions is through deep conservation and phasing out Canada's role as a carbon-fuel exporter. Canada has all the conventional oil and natural gas needed to transition to a low-carbon future. Remarkable hydroelectric resources give Canada a rich source of renewable energy, which can be expanded with wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. Bul Canada will not get there without overcoming the power of vested interests and untangling the trade agreements that block Canadians from secure and fair access to their nation's energy resources. Impeccably researched, After the Sands is critical reading for anyone concerned with climate change and the future of Canada. Book jacket., Hailed as "a myth-destroying blockbuster book" by Ralph Nader, "After the Sands" outlines a vision and road map to transition Canada to a low-carbon society: a plan lacking within all of Canada's major political parties. Despite its oil abundance, Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. Canada imports 40 percent of its oil, yetunlike twenty-six of the other twenty-eight international energy agency membershas no strategic petroleum reserves to meet temporary shortages. Canadians use 27 to 39 percent more oil per capita than other sparsely populated, northern countries like Norway, Finland and Sweden. "After the Sands" sets out a bold strategy using deep conservation and a Canada-first perspective. The goal: to end oil and natural gas exports and ensure that all Canadians get sufficient energy at affordable prices in a carbon-constrained future.", The historic Paris climate talks of 2015 aspired to keep the world under a two degree celsius rise, but failed to set out how to get there. Each country must create its own road map. Canada doesnt have one. But Gordon Laxers After the Sands outlines a vision to transition Canada to a low-carbon society. Ralph Nader hails it as a myth-destroying blockbuster book. Despite its oil abundance, Canada is woefully unprepared for the next global oil supply crisis. Canada imports 30 percent of its oil, yetunlike twenty-seven of the other twenty-nine member countries in the International Energy Agencyhas no strategic petroleum reserves to meet temporary shortages. Canadians use much more oil per capita than other sparsely populated, northern countries like Norway and Sweden. After the Sands sets out a bold strategy using deep conservation and a Canada-first perspective. The goal:to ensure that lower-income Canadians get sufficient energy at affordable prices in a carbon-constrained future and prevent the rich from cornering reduced energy supplies. Canada has all the conventional, non-fracked oil and natural gas needed to transition to a low-carbon future. Remarkable hydro-power gives Canadians a large base of renewable energy, which can be expanded with wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. So whats the problem? Why do we continue to harm the environment? How do we overcome the power of vested interests and untangle the corporate trade agreements that block Canadians from getting secure and fair access to the countrys own energy resources. Can Canada meet international emissions targets if it does not phase out Alberta Sands oil? Impeccably researched, After the Sands is critical reading for anyone concerned about rising sea levels, pipeline and tanker spills, climate change chaos and Canadas future in a carbon restricted world.