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Jackpine Mine Expansion Project

Organization: 
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Initiative: 
Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion Joint Review Panel
Deadline: 
1 Oct 2012 (All day)

On August 17, 2012, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) issued the Notice of Hearing for Shell Canada Energy's Jackpine Mine Expansion Project. The hearing is scheduled to begin on October 29, 2012 in Fort McMuuray. In order to file a submission or submit evidence at the hearing, you must file your submission by October 1, 2012. Read more »

Sign Up, Speak Up (Sierra Club Prairie Chapter)
Jackpine Mine Expansion Project (CEAA)

Posted September 17, 2012 by AEN

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Dialogues and Action for Earth Summit 2012: We Canada Tour

WE CANada
Mar 14 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Starting in Corner Brooke, Newfoundland, and touring all the way to Vancouver, British Columbia, youth leaders and sustainability veterans will bring the community together to discuss the role of Canadians at the Earth Summit 2012 (United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20).

In each city, interactive lectures will be held in universities, elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. This a unique opportunity to learn about the Earth Summit 2012, Canadian participation in and contributions to the global initiatives, and Canadian civil society's submission to the official United Nations' Zero Draft for the conference. The participants will have an opportunity to participate in dialogues, and take action to ensure proper representation of Canadians at the global stage.

The goal of the tour is to empower civil society by offering an analysis of current trends in sustainable development and to hold the microphone to Canadian voices as the world accelerates to the Earth Summit 2012. Read more »

Event details and ticket information
Facebook event page

Location

The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS) Building, 1-440
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 6, 2012 by AEN

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New report finds strong climate policies create jobs while reducing emissions

Upcoming federal budget should increase support for renewable energy and efficiency programs, research suggests

Pembina Institute
15 Mar 2011

OTTAWA, ON — Canada's governments could create more jobs by implementing strong climate policies than by maintaining the status quo, according to a new report on the effects of climate change policies on employment released today by the Pembina Institute.

The Institute's report, Reducing pollution, creating jobs, examines the evidence from a wide range of international and Canadian research on "green" jobs and the economic impacts of climate policies. Read more »

Source: Pembina Institute

Posted March 15, 2011 by AEN

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Film Screening and Q & A: The Economics of Happiness

U of A Office of Sustainability
Mar 16 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Join us for a special screening of ‘The Economics of Happiness’, a documentary about the worldwide movement for localization. The film will be followed by a Q and A session with Filmmaker Helena Norberg-Hodge (via Skype).

View the film’s trailer

Website: http://www.theeconomicsofhappiness.org/

The Economics of Happiness
Source: U of A Office of Sustainability

Location

Petroleum Club
319 5 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 14, 2011 by russ

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Alberta's Environment and Economy in the Global Spotlight

Alberta Democratic Renewal Project
Sierra Club Prairie
Mar 13 2011 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Speaker: Sheila Muxlow, Director, Sierra Club Prairie

Invited: Representatives of the Alberta Liberals, Alberta NDP, Alberta Party & Vision 2012 (new Greens)

Where are we now?

What would be different with a progressive government?

What would and could the progressive parties do in government that is different from the Conservatives and Wildrose Alliance?

  • Update on DRP's ChangeAlberta.ca strategy
  • Social hour with live music - fiddle/violin & guitar
  • Beverages and Raffle Prize viewing at 1:15

Co-sponsored by the Alberta Democratic Renewal Project and Sierra Club Prairie

RSVP to Ann at happening [at] drproject [dot] ca

Location

Riverdale Community Hall
9231 100 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 1, 2011 by AEN

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RePower Alberta: Building the Green Energy Economy

Sierra Club Prairie
Sierra Club Chinook Group
RePower Alberta
Mar 2 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Do you think you have to choose between a great job and a healthy environment for your children? You don’t have to!

Learn the facts about Alberta’s potential for a green collar economy and how we can work together to put the power back in the hands of Albertans! Read more »

Source: RePower Alberta
Source: Facebook page

Location

Calgary Area Outdoor Council
1111 Memorial Drive NW (downstairs)
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 1, 2011 by AEN

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Green Budget Coalition's Recommendations for Budget 2011

THe Green Budget Coalition

The Green Budget Coalition, comprising 21 leading Canadian environmental and conservation organisations, is pleased to share its Recommendations for Budget 2011, detailing their recommendations for the 2011 federal budget.

http://www.greenbudget.ca/2011/main.html
 

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Posted January 22, 2011 by Anonymous

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The 2011 Pathways to Sustainability Conference

ReThink Red Deer
Red Deer College
City of Red Deer
Growing Food Security in Alberta
Sustainability Resources Ltd.
Alberta Rural Development Network
Feb 23 2011 - 9:00am - Feb 25 2011 - 5:00am

 

Creating a sustainable society is the greatest opportunity and the greatest challenge of our era. Since 2009, the Pathways 2 Sustainability Conference (P2S) has helped form the relationships and capacity for planning and participating in sustainable communities.

Building on P2S 2009’s sustainable communiites theme, P2S is moving forward from planning to community-based action. We are featuring over 40 Showcase Exhibitors, 12 Panelists, and 5 Keynotes on topics such as Community Supported Agriculture, Feed In Tarrifs, Renewable Energy, Community Finance, Food Security, and Sustainable & Resilient Community Planning.
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2011 P2S Conference

Location

Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted December 27, 2010 by Anonymous

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The Fight for Water: Challenging Water Markets in Alberta

Our Water Is Not For Sale
Council of Canadians
Sierra Club Prairie
Public Interest Alberta
Parkland Institute
Oct 26 2010 - 7:00pm

Featuring

Maude Barlow

National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians
Senior Advisor on Water to the 63rd President of the United Nations General Assembly

Ian Douglas

National Coordinator, Fair Water Use Australia (via Skype from Australia)

Other speakers to be announced

FREE (donations accepted) Read more »

Event page on the Our Water Is Not For Sale website

Location

Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex (ETLC) 1-001
University of Alberta Campus (East of 116 Street between 91 and 92 Avenues)
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted October 14, 2010 by AEN

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Albertans could be on the hook for oilsands cleanup costs

Potential $15-billion liability unaccounted for

Pembina Institute
14 Sep 2010

CALGARY, AB — Albertans could end up paying for costly oilsands cleanup, according to a report released today by the Pembina Institute.

Toxic Liability: How Albertans could end up paying for oilsands mine reclamation, outlines inadequacies in how the Government of Alberta calculates and collects the "damage deposit" from oilsands operators to cover oilsands mine reclamation. Read more »

Link: Albertans could be on the hook for oilsands cleanup costs (Oil Sands Watch)

Posted September 14, 2010 by AEN

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