About the AEN

The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) connects Albertans and environmental groups that are dedicated to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment. As a non-profit and non-partisan organization, the AEN supports collaboration of the environmental community throughout the province.

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Connecting Alberta’s environmental groups

We are a network of individuals and groups working together on shared concerns. AEN members include individuals and representatives from member groups that connect, collaborate and share information.

The AEN is a link between the environmental community and government, industry, the media and all Albertans.

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Albertans and environmental groups are welcome to join the AEN as members – there are memberships for both individuals and groups. Members contribute to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment by sharing information and collaborating on shared issues. Learn more about becoming a member of the AEN.

The AEN supports an inclusive and diverse environmental community for all Albertans. 

Stormy Weather: The Turbulent Science, Economics and Politics of Climate Change

The Alliance for Capitalizing On Change

Dr. Barry Smit
Canada Research Chair, Global Environmental Change
University of Guelph

Thursday, February 9th, 2006 in Calgary
Friday, February 10th, 2006 in Edmonton

If you thought that the science of climate change was difficult, check out its economics and politics. Dr. Barry Smit will help you make sense of the muddle.

This strategic – history-altering – issue transcends borders, cultures, economic sectors and classes. Climate change is real, and human influence is proven. But so what? Does global warming represent a risk or an opportunity? What about storms and droughts? What can be done? How do you resolve interests of nation states, provinces, businesses, families, this generation, the next? Is there a global interest? How do our sciences and our politics address these issues? Is science part of the solution or part of the problem? What’s the point of Kyoto? Where does Canada stand? Why are poor countries so angry? What are the costs of muddling through? What is planned adaptation? What does it mean for you and me? Read More

Solar Energy: Practical Opportunities Now

Edmonton Public Schools
Metro Continuing Education

(course # 0011487)

  • What is solar energy and what can it do in your home?
  • How can it reduce your home heating and electricity bills?
  • How does it compare with energy efficiency?
  • Where is it practical in your home?
  • Where can you go for designers, suppliers and installers?

You will learn where solar energy can be used in your home: generating clean green electricity, giving you full spectrum daylighting, and heating your hot water and your space all without air, water and land pollution. Read More

Secrecy Surrounds Alberta's Spring Grizzly Bear Hunt Decision

Grizzly Bear AllianceAlberta Wilderness AssociationDefenders of Wildlife

January 11, 2006

Important information supporting the suspension of Alberta's spring grizzly bear hunt is being kept from the public. With a decision on the hunt due at the end of the month, conservation groups are concerned that the government will allow the hunt to proceed again this year.

One of the documents being kept from the public is the draft Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan. The plan, which recommends the suspension of the hunt, is still under review and has yet to be accepted and released despite being in the government's hands for over a year. Read More

Wildlife Crisis! CWD is Out of Control

Scientists, Organizations Demand Emergency Public Inquiry

Alliance for Public WildlifeDavid Suzuki Foundation

News Release: January 10, 2006

Canada is facing the greatest wildlife crisis of our time. Among the many symptoms of this crisis, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD — the deer version of mad cow disease) has been repeatedly confirmed outside game farm fences in Alberta as well as Saskatchewan. The Expert Scientific Panel on Chronic Wasting Disease, confirmed that the source of Canada’s CWD was "spillover from infected game farms,” and “there are no known barriers to stop the disease." Read More

Will federal parties secure Canada's energy future?

Parkland Institute

Below is a new piece on Canadian Energy Security by Parkland Director Gordon Laxer which ran (under a different title) in Friday's Globe and Mail. The column complements the discussion paper Toward an Energy Security Strategy for Canada which Parkland released in December and is available on our website .

January 6, 2006
by Gordon Laxer

The spike in world oil prices after Hurricane Katrina highlighted the need to plan for coming oil and natural gas shortages. The Americans are discussing how to ensure security of supply. So are politicians in many countries.

But not in Canada. We now have only 8.7 years of proven supply of natural gas. Conventional oil production is falling. Alberta's tar sands have plenty of oil, but it comes with horrific environmental damage. During an election campaign, Canada's main political party leaders seem oblivious to Canada's energy security needs. Read More

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