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The electric car race hampered by… bureaucracy?
With all major car makers now on board with electric vehicle production, demand for lithium has sent prices rocketing 750% since 2021.
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The harmful ban on single-use plastic products
The objective of reducing plastic waste in the environment must be pursued, but the solution has to come from entrepreneurs, not from a restrictive policy banning certain products.
MEI – Could banning single use plastics do more harm than good? – Maria Lily Shaw
May 13, 2022 | 9 min. 35 sec. | The Elias Makos Show (CJAD AM) Interview with Maria Lily Shaw, Economist at […]
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Interdiction du plastique: une mesure fédérale à recycler
Tout semble indiquer que le gouvernement fédéral ira de l’avant avec l’interdiction de certains produits en plastique à usage unique, ce qui serait une erreur de sa part.
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Banning Plastic Products Will Not Protect the Environment
This MEI publication found that the federal government’s “zero plastic waste” policy puts it in opposition to current and potential innovations that are coming out of the plastics industry. The policy will hurt the economy without any guarantee of helping the environment.
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When a private organization teams up with farmers to protect water and fish
Relying on market rules and voluntary agreements allows the different players to find win-win solutions, and has the benefit of not depending on direct investment from a government body. Article 3 of the “Capitalism: Working for the Environment” Series.
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GNL Québec: un bel exemple de projet d’avenir mondial et régional
Dans un sondage commandé par l’IEDM et paru la semaine dernière, la firme Ipsos, réputée pour son sérieux, a constaté que le projet GNL Québec balayé du revers par les gouvernements provincial et fédéral trouve un appui de plus de la majorité de la population.
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An energy-producing kite? It’s possible thanks to private innovation
In popular culture, kites are first and foremost toys for kids. Yet with a bit of imagination, and private initiatives to support it, they can be used to produce renewable energy. Article 2 of the “Capitalism: Working for the Environment” Series.
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Wind Power Meets Entrepreneurship: A Step Toward Carbon Neutrality?
An economic system based primarily on competition, risk taking, and respect for property rights encourages initiatives such as Wind Catching Systems more than any other. Article 1 of the “Capitalism: Working for the Environment” Series.
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Le puritanisme écologique, un frein à la transition énergétique
La transition énergétique est nécessaire — et souhaitable —, et le Québec a le potentiel indubitable d’y contribuer grâce à ses réserves en gaz naturel.