Ontario's progress towards meeting a climate change target of 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 is in jeopardy. Internal reports reveal that Ontario's emissions are projected to reach 145 megatonnes, exceeding the target of 142 megatonnes. These findings contradict Environment Minister Todd McCarthy's prior assurances of compliance with climate goals. Civil servants emphasized that actual emissions may fluctuate due to various factors such as market forces and industrial responses to governmental policies, complicating the province's path to sustainability.
The province will fall short of hitting its target of a 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by 2030.
Civil servants hint that Ontario's 2030 emissions are expected to be three megatonnes higher than the 2030 emission reductions target due to current policies.
The internal projections shared with McCarthy appear to contradict statements he made earlier, claiming the province was on track to meet its climate change targets.
Actual emissions will vary depending on market forces and industry response to policies, indicating uncertainty in achieving emissions targets.
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