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Lean and Green: Sustainable Energy Solutions for Alberta

Citizens Advocating the Use of Sustainable Energy (CAUSE)
Sep 22 2010 - 7:00pm

with Hunter Lovins

2 Great Opportunities to Discover: Read more »

Location

MacEwan Ballroom
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted August 26, 2010 by AEN

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Lean and Green: Sustainable Energy Solutions for Alberta

Citizens Advocating the Use of Sustainable Energy (CAUSE)
Sep 21 2010 - 4:00pm

with Hunter Lovins


2 Great Opportunities to Discover:

  • Options for meeting our current electricity challenges
  • The business case for climate protection
  • How Alberta can lead the way in energy solutions

Location

ConocoPhillips Theatre
Glenbow Museum
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps
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Posted August 26, 2010 by AEN

Pembina Briefing Note: Canadian Oil Sands and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Pembina Institute

The Facts in Perspective

This briefing note outlines key information about greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oil sands today and in the future. Recent attention to the issue of greenhouse gases in Canada and the U.S. prompted the Pembina Institute to outline key issues in more detail. Read more »

Link: Canadian Oil Sands and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Pembina Institute)

Posted August 5, 2010 by AEN

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First in-depth analysis finds federal greenhouse gas regulations may have little or no effect

Pembina Institute
29 Jul 2010

OTTAWA, ON —Proposed federal regulations to cut emissions from cars and trucks may have little or no effect, according to the first in-depth analysis of the regulations, conducted by the Pembina Institute. Read more »

Link: First in-depth analysis finds federal greenhouse gas regulations may have little or no effect

Posted July 29, 2010 by AEN

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Sierra Club Canada calls on Canadian Chamber of Commerce to back action on climate change

Sierra Club Canada
13 Jul 2010

OTTAWA – Today, Sierra Club Canada wrote to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce asking it to withdraw the template letter it recently distributed to its members. Chamber members were asked to send the letter to Senators urging them to oppose Bill C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act. The letter is a classic example of doublespeak. While it claims "we must respond to climate change," it suggests Canada do it by developing our energy sector. In other words, vote against science-based emissions targets because we must expand oil, gas, coal and the tar sands. Read more »

Link: Sierra Club Canada calls on Canadian Chamber of Commerce to back action on climate change

Posted July 13, 2010 by AEN

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Capital Power breaks a key promise to Albertans

Capital Power trying to ‘wish away’ its progressive 2001 public hearing commitment in favor of simple compliance

Pembina Institute
Toxics Watch
Mewassin Community Council
6 Jul 2010

EDMONTON, AB — Environmental groups and landowners have joined forces to block Capital Power's bid to remove a legal requirement that it offset 50 per cent of the greenhouse gas emissions that are released from the Genesee 3 coal power plant. Read more »

Link: Capital Power breaks a key promise to Albertans

Posted July 6, 2010 by AEN

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Pembina reacts to proposed future federal coal regulations

Pembina Institute
23 Jun 2010

OTTAWA, ON — Marlo Raynolds, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to today's announcement by Environment Minister Jim Prentice of future federal regulations for greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired electricity:

“Minister Prentice’s commitment in principle to put an end to conventional coal-fired electricity is very welcome. A continued reliance on conventional coal would make achieving adequate greenhouse gas reductions in Canada virtually impossible.

Link: Pembina reacts to proposed future federal coal regulations
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Posted June 23, 2010 by AEN

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Pembina Reacts to Canada’s financial support for climate action in developing countries

Pembina Institute
23 Jun 2010

OTTAWA, ON — Clare Demerse, Associate Director of the Pembina Institute's climate change program, made the following statement in response to today's announcement by Environment Minister Jim Prentice of $400 million in “fast start” climate financing. Under the December 2009 Copenhagen Accord, developed countries agreed to provide US$30 billion in financial support for climate adaptation and emission reductions in developing countries from 2010 to 2012:

“We’re delighted to see the government announce today that it will provide Canada’s fair share of financial support for climate action in poorer countries for 2010.

  

“Providing timely and adequate ‘fast start’ financing is essential to building trust and making progress towards a strong international climate deal, both at this week’s G8 and G20 summits and at the UN talks.

  

Link: Pembina Reacts to Canada’s financial support for climate action in developing countries
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Posted June 23, 2010 by AEN

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David Keith on climate solutions & the Pembina Institute

As part of their 25th Anniversary celebration, the Pembina Institue has been posting interviews with prominent Albertans and Canadians. In their latest video, University of Calgary environmental scientsit Dr. David Keith speaks on climate change & climate solutions.

…we need to convince our fellow citizens that it is morally & physically unacceptable to use atmosphere as free waste dump for carbon. And at this point, the politics really aren't the issue, and the politicians aren't the fault.

Link: Pembina Institute 25th Anniversary videos
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Posted June 9, 2010 by AEN

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New federal climate plan admits minimal action on emissions

Matthew Bramley, Climate Change Director of the Pembina Institute, critiques Environment Canada's recently released annual Climate Change Plan:

Sadly, this report confirms that the Harper government is neither implementing nor planning to implement any policies to substantially reduce Canada's greenhouse gas pollution. In the face of urgent calls for action coming from the world's most authoritative scientific bodies and ambitious policies in some of Canada's peer countries, this shows an astonishing failure to grasp what's at stake.

Link to the post on Pembina's Climate Change blog

Posted June 3, 2010 by AEN

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Job Opportunity

Position: Network Manager
Application Deadline: 24 Sep 2010 - 16:00

The AEN is seeking a responsible, organized and dynamic individual to support the work of the AEN in the role of Network Manager.

Full job description and application instructions

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