Canada's main sources of greenhouse gas emissions 2008

September 2, 2010
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P.J. Partington
Former Senior Analyst
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Matthew Bramley
Former Director
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This backgrounder outlines, in table format, the sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada based on the most recent data, for 2008 and compared to 1990. Emissions are shown for each economic sector, such as electricity, oil and gas, cars and trucks, buildings and agriculture.

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P.J. Partington
Former Senior Analyst
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Matthew Bramley
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