News & Announcements

Jun
15
2012

New report examines impacts of coal-fired power in Canada

Pembina Institute study outlines pollution from coal-fired power in run up to Environment Canada’s pending coal regulations
The Pembina Institute

EDMONTON — Canada’s “cheap” coal power carries considerable hidden costs in terms of harmful pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, says a new report released by the Pembina Institute.

Coal use is concentrated in a few provinces in Canada, but pollution from coal-fired electricity generation is a problem of national concern. Recent proposals to weaken impending federal coal regulations could, if accepted, further compromise efforts to reduce Canada’s most polluting, most carbon-intensive electricity source. Read More

Source: The Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Coal
Electricity Generation & Transmission
May
17
2012

ENGO Directory Update and Capacity Survey are Underway

Alberta Environmental Network
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation

Don't miss your chance to be seen, heard and win!

The Alberta Environmental Network's Directory Update and Alberta Ecotrust's Nonprofit Capacity Survey are both underway.  Over the month of May, we invite all environmental nonprofits in Alberta to invest 15 minutes of your time to register for the directory and complete the capacity survey.  By participating, you will ensure your organization is well connected and its voice is heard in the development of future services for nonprofits. It will also make your organization eligible to win some great prizes! Read More

Alberta Ecotrust
Alberta Environmental Network
News & Announcements
May
07
2012

Environmental groups launch major campaign to defend nature and democracy

Black Out Speak Out groups will darken websites nationwide in protest against efforts to silence Canadians
Black Out Speak Out

TORONTO – The federal government’s attack on nature and democracy means “silence is not an option” for Canadians according to a national campaign, being launched Monday, May 7, by the country’s leading environmental organizations.

“These changes — hidden in a budget bill in the hopes that Canadians wouldn’t notice — are threatening the core values all Canadians hold dear: nature and democracy,” said Sidney Ribaux, executive director of Equiterre. “We are compelled to speak out and we’re inviting Canadians from all walks of life to join us.” Read More

Source: Pembina Institute
Environment & Society
Environmental Law & Policy
Environmental Activism
Public Participation
May
03
2012

Oil and Democracy Speaker Series

Community Service-Learning
Parkland Institute
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It certainly is an interesting time for democracy in Alberta…

Community Service-Learning's (CSL) Spring Immersion Course 'Oil and Democracy' and the Parkland Institute are pleased to announce the 'Oil and Democracy Speaker Series'. Every Thursday for five weeks, speakers from a variety of different perspectives will share their experience within the oil and democracy relationship. This event is open to all members of the public and we welcome all to a healthy discussion on benefits and challenges of Alberta's natural resource wealth.

Date Every Thursday from May 10th - June 7th, 2012
Time 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Room University of Alberta NRE 1 001
For directions, see http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca
More information on the CSL or the Spring Immersion Course
Environment & Society
Energy
Conventional Oil & Gas
Oil Sands
Pipelines
Environmental Justice
Public Participation
News & Announcements
May
03
2012

Sage-Grouse Reintroduction: More Habitat Protection Needed

Alberta Wilderness Association

Reports in yesterday’s news media reveal details on a program to import sage-grouse from Montana to Alberta. While this reintroduction shows overdue recognition by the Alberta government of the dire situation of one of Canada’s most endangered species, and is likely necessary, Alberta Wilderness Association is concerned. Alberta Sustainable Resource Development’s Fish and Wildlife branch still have not fixed the underlying problem of habitat degradation and lack of protection for all the critical habitat that these endangered birds require.

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Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wildlife Protection
Apr
27
2012

Pembina reacts to announcement that Pioneer Carbon Capture and Storage project will not proceed

Pembina Institute

CALGARY, AB — Chris Severson-Baker, spokesperson for the Pembina Institute, made the following comments in response to TransAlta’s announcement that the Pioneer Carbon Capture and Storage project will not proceed: Read More

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Coal
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Apr
19
2012

Slow Down Oil Sands to Save Wetlands, Scientist Says

Alberta Wilderness Association
Water Matters

As development continues to destroy wetlands crucial to Alberta’s water security and climate regulation, a new research paper by a University of Alberta ecologist, Dr. Lee Foote, concludes that the government should negotiate mineable oil sands development limits. The paper cites doubtful reclamation success for the extensive peat wetlands central to that landscape. The Alberta Wilderness Association and Water Matters call on Alberta’s political party leaders to commit to meaningful wetland conservation measures including protection of boreal wetlands. Read More

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Source: Water Matters
Alberta Wilderness Association
Water Matters
Oil Sands
Wetlands
Apr
17
2012

Pembina reacts to federal government plans to weaken environmental assessment

Pembina Institute

CALGARY — Simon Dyer, policy director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver’s announcement that the federal government will weaken environmental oversight of resource development projects: Read More

Source & Background: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Environmental Law & Policy
Environmental Assessment

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