Dec
28
2012
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Reports & Publications
Jul
11
2012
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New Publication: Atlas of the North Saskatchewan River Watershed
The NSWA is pleased to announce its newest publication: Atlas of the North Saskatchewan River Watershed. The content has been gathered from a number of sources, including technical studies prepared by the NSWA. The Atlas is intended to provide a broad overview of the watershed, its natural attributes and the nature of human activities affecting it. We hope the Atlas will increase public awareness about the watershed and the need to manage it carefully to protect water supplies for future generations. Read More
Jul
10
2012
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New Report Shows Federal and Provincial Governments Breaking Own Rules On Air and Water and Land To Approve More Oil Sands Projects
Edmonton, Alberta – A new report released today entitled Alberta’s Oil Sands Development is Not Responsible- Moratorium Needed shows that since 2004 the federal and Alberta provincial governments have knowingly broken their own publicly vowed rules requiring the monitoring and consideration of environmental cumulative effects of all oil sands projects (effects include water, air, biodiversity and land). Read More
Jul
03
2012
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Canada's Declining Bird Populations Warrant Urgent Conservation Action
Almost half of all (44%) of all bird species found in Canada have experienced population declines since 1970 according to a recently released report on the state of Canada’s birds. Of particular concern, populations of grasslands birds have declined by 45% on average since 1970. Read More
Jun
15
2012
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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
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
Feb
22
2012
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Pembina Institute backgrounder on the proposed EU fuel-quality directive
In advance of the February 23 European Commission vote on the European Union's proposed fuel-quality directive, the Pembina Institute has released a backgrounder to answer "some frequently asked questions about how the European Union’s proposed fuel-quality directive could affect Canada’s oilsands sector and overall efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels".
Feb
10
2012
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Feb
01
2012
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Alberta Ecotrust EcoBreak February 2012
Alberta Ecotrust has posted the February 2012 edition of EcoBreak: An Alberta Ecotrust Foundation update.
In this issue
- It’s a Party!: 20 Years of environmental stewardship
- Just Who do We Think You Are?: Support sought for ENGO Mapping Project
- Need Cash for a Great Project?: Major Grant Letters of Intent due February 15th
- Need a Work Space?: Alberta Ecotrust hot desk offer
- Capacity Corner - Our Friend Lynda: Instruction, information and inspiration for the digital age
- Environmental Mentoring for New Canadians: Cross-cultural learning program seeks volunteers
Feb
01
2012
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Edmonton Bicycle Commuters January 2012 Newsletter
The January 2012 issue of the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters newsletter is available from the EBC website. You'll find information on:
- BikeWorks North
- Moving Beyond The Automobile— film screening & discussion
- City's Bike Budget
- Upcoming Events
Dec
20
2011
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Environmental Law Centre News Brief on Administrative Law
The latest issue of the Environmental Law Centre's News Brief is a primer on "administrative law":
Ever wondered who governs the government? Need to know how to challenge a decision made by an administrative board (like the ERCB, for example)? If so, the new issue of News Brief - Vol. 26 No.4 - is a must-read.
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