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2403 Final Exam
QUESTION 2
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There were many different themes explored in the coal phase of the project. There is
considerable emphasis throughout the report on the need to find alternate sources of energy that
would be acceptable to the population of Ontario other than coal. It requires finding a way to
make allies with people who will support the cause after finding a way to transition the change.
To accomplish this transition, it is necessary to take the steps needed. Therefore, I believe that it
was reassuring to see some actual change in the province being pushed by a small organization
and I hope to see more cases like this one in the future as I think it is very difficult to make a
drastic change in the system with a start-up organization consisting of two people. As far as I am
aware, there was no specific transition plan that was in place during the phase-out process. As a
result, there seemed to be more of a mix-and-match between Community-based procedures,
MLPs, and TISs. For the phase-out strategy to succeed, the population has to be mobilized and
allies enlisted in order to accomplish the mission. A key theme of the phase-out campaign was to
build political allies while remaining politically nonpartisan, and this was one of the main goals
of the campaign. Demonizing coal* - making it a "major source of air pollution and toxins that
directly harmed Ontarians (especially children); and finally, feeding public perceptions about
coal and the fact that it brought health problems to everyone exponentially (2015, 3-5) are also
fundamental aims (2016, 13-14). Additionally, the OCAA aimed to paint a "sympathetic picture
of coal-burning's huge impacts on the environment and sustain public interest in seeing them
closed", as well as finding messengers that would be trustworthy, such as the "province's leading
medical association", as well as individuals the general public would relate to (2015, 3). The
OCAA also used the way forward of technological innovation as a model for the transition of
renewable energy to coal-fired power plants (2015, 4). It may also be prudent to examine new
innovations that may be utilized when searching for a coal substitute. It is also possible to have a
successful technical innovation system by following the stages outlined in this article.
It was the
province's goal to replace a quarter of its energy consumption with cleaner sources of energy by
2025. In spite of the fact that this objective was not achieved, it was a step in the right direction
and it will lead to further innovation in the future. Considering that costs were a significant
factor, it was essential that we study them more closely. It was necessary to adapt to the change
in order to make it work. It was still necessary to do more work after the change. It was
inevitable that some progress and changes would happen despite the success of the project.
Phase-out is in my opinion not a transition plan, but rather a transition framework that is integral
to the success of the plan itself.
In my view, if the OCAA had used more of a centralized strategy,
such as a combination of the TIS and MLP strategies, then they would have been able to achieve
their end results and targets of changing "Ontario's approach to electricity generation and use" to
renewable energy (53).
The government could have developed technologies at multiple levels
(provincial, municipal, and at home) instead of switching to gas production and collection in
order to make a transition to green energy. In spite of the failure of the OCAA in its goal of
converting to renewable energy and dismantling the nuclear power plant, they have still
succeeded in taking coal out of the equation. Ultimately, while the phase-out plan took a long
time to implement, I believe that it helped a little in removing coal from the province, even
though it took a long time to implement. The report mentions that through this phase-out
program, they took 7 million cars off the road and all of the emissions they produced as a result
of that process. I would consider this as a positive step toward more sustainable systems,
however relying on natural gas is a counteractive action against what the OCAA has done.
Nonetheless, their actions showed that we can make the significant systemic changes that are
necessary for tackling climate change, and that the people can play a significant role in that.
QUESTION 3:
According to me, the community-based model is the best. Change is welcomed and
encouraged by the model. It strengthens communities and brings people together. I am impressed
with the way they are attempting to build a sustainable local economy through the use of this
framework to improve community resilience and to make life more enjoyable for current and
future generations alike. Several reasons make me believe that this framework is important to
increasing awareness of issues that require immediate attention and to fostering a sense of
community involvement in finding solutions to these problems. All of us must take steps to
create a sustainable future for the next 40-50 years if we are all willing to do so. Their goal is to
leave behind a society that embraces sustainable and greener energy and a community with low
carbon emissions. A major focus of economic change is creating more jobs through solar energy,
and bringing money into the community via community ownership. This framework certainly
speaks to the stages of transition. In addition to establishing renewable energy companies valued
as local investments and supporting local food that will bring money back into the community,
Transition has established a profound effect on creating a sustainable economy and a cleaner
environment. Therefore, it's vital to keep this framework in mind as it helps create change
through people. Communities should be managed by the people who live in them, not by
corporations. As the community becomes more involved in the process, equality will grow and
racist practices will diminish. It is possible to create a framework for inclusion through
community involvement. Social justice is promoted through this transition, and society's
concerns are able to be heard. In many communities, there are transition-type groups, and if they
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are involved in similar activities, they may be able to collaborate as a group. By doing so, you
are able to involve people, to seek their input, and to let them know what you are proposing and
to give them opportunities to get involved. Many times there are ulterior motives in various
countries that make it difficult for international audiences to understand the importance of
resolving global issues. Ultimately it comes down to the question of risk versus reward. Against
the backdrop of today's climate crisis, community-based approaches just don't hold up. What will
we gain from helping? Is it really worthwhile? While these phrases aren't explicitly stated, these
phrases certainly apply in the context of global issues today. With this framework, a perfect and
efficient functioning society could be achieved in a world where everyone has a voice and is
heard as a global community. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world, where such
amazing things happen every day. This framework can be used globally, but it is tedious and
slow. It becomes an entire game where everyone benefits from the outcome and everyone has a
stake in it.
QUESTION 4: