Energy

Apr
20
2018

Call for Members: CASA ROVER III Project Team (On-road Vehicle Emissions Testing)

Clean Air Strategic Alliance
Initiative: 
ROVER III Project Team
Position: 
ENGO Members
Application Deadline: 
30 Apr 2018

The Government of Alberta has committed to implementing the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) as part of the national Air Quality Management System. Air emissions need to be managed for Alberta to achieve the CAAQS as they become more stringent over time. Read More

Atmosphere
Acid Deposition
Air Quality
Climate Change
Energy
Transportation
Apr
24
2018

Green Regs and Ham: Pickerel, Pipelines and Pancakes

Environmental Law Centre
Apr 24 2018 - 1:30pm to 3:15pm

A breakfast discussion about the evolving role of the federal government in environmental regulation with Professor Martin Olszynski from the University of Calgary.

Breakfast served at 7:30 am; program begins at 8:00 am

Tickets: $35 per person Read More

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Source: Environmental Law Centre

Location

Chateau Lacombe
10111 Bellamy Hill Road NW
Edmonton , AB
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Environmental Law Centre
Energy
Pipelines
Environmental Law & Policy
Fresh Water
Mar
15
2018

Strong methane regulations the quickest, easiest and most cost-effective way to protect our environment, say 16 Alberta organizations

Joint letter urges the alberta government to seize the economic and environmental opportunity available by enacting strong methane regulations to capture wasted natural gas

Protect Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta—16 community and environmental organizations from across Alberta are calling on the province to implement mandatory methane regulations to reduce climate pollution from the oil and gas sector, help meet the Province's emission reduction targets, capture valuable natural gas this is currently wasted and catch up to other leading energy-producing jurisdictions.  

A joint letter was submitted on March 9, 2018 to the Alberta government to inform the development of the Province's new methane regulations for the oil and gas sector. Read More

Source: Protect Alberta
Alberta Wilderness Association
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Keepers of the Athabasca
Mewassin Community Council
Peace River Environmental Society
Pembina Institute
Prairie Acid Rain Coalition
Southern Alberta Group for the Environment
Climate Change
Energy
Conventional Oil & Gas
Jan
30
2018

Call for Project Collaborators: Help foster a new wave of climate-energy discourse in Alberta

Alberta Narratives Project
Initiative: 
Alberta Narratives Project: Help foster a new wave of climate-energy discourse in Alberta
Position: 
Project Collaborators
Application Deadline: 
14 Feb 2018

  • Please fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION form
  • Successful applicants will be notified by email on or before February 21, 2018 
  • Training dates: March 7-8, 2018 in Calgary; June 12-13, 2018 in Edmonton 
  • Participation is open to any Alberta resident able to fulfil the overall project requirements. Collaborators will be selected based on best fit with the project objectives. 
  • There are no fees related to trainings, participants must cover their transportation and accommodation costs 
  • Questions? Please contact Amber Bennett, regional project lead, at [email protected] or 587.435.2152. 

Project summary

The Alberta Narratives Project (ANP) is a new approach to public engagement research that will build research skills and better energy-climate communications in Alberta. Our goal is to create a set of energy-climate narratives based on the unique culture, values and identities of Albertans, and to uncover language and messages that can effectively engage a wider spectrum of audiences.  Read More

Online Application Form
Climate Change
Energy
Apr
19
2017

Call for Delegates: Tailings Management Framework Mine Financial Security Program Working Group

Alberta Environment and Parks
Initiative: 
Tailings Management Framework Mine Financial Security Program Working Group
Position: 
ENGO Members (3)
Application Deadline: 
24 Apr 2017

On March 13, 2015, the Government of Alberta released the Tailings Management Framework for the Mineable Athabasca Oil Sands to enhance the management of fluid tailings in this region. The Framework provides direction to manage fluid tailings volumes during and after mine operation in order to manage and decrease liability and environmental risk resulting from the accumulation of fluid tailings on the landscape. The Framework can be found online.

Implementation of the Framework is currently underway, and a key priority project in this implementation process is the revision of the Mine Financial Security Program to meet the intent of the Framework. As a result, Alberta Environment and Parks is establishing a Tailings Management Framework Mine Financial Security Program Working Group.

Alberta Environment and Parks would like to invite three representatives from the ENGO community to actively participate in the working group. Read More

Fresh Water
Water & Watershed Management
Energy
Toxics
Hazardous Waste
Oil Sands
Feb
02
2017

Hay River Basin Pollution Investigation: Media Conference & Information Session

Keepers of the Water
Dene Tha' First Nation
Beaver First Nation
North Peace Tribal Council
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta
Feb 2 2017 - 7:00pm
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Based on concerns relayed to us by Traditional Knowledge Holders in Northwestern Alberta, Keepers of the Water and partners, Dene Tha First Nation, Beaver First Nation, North Peace Tribal Council and Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta have completed Phase 1 of the: 

Hay River Basin Pollution Investigation 

Regarding pipeline spills and their clean up in Dene Tha Traditional Territory 

Media Conference and Information Session

  • Lunch at 12 noon
  • Dr. Kevin Timoney’s Report Presentation at 1:00 pm 

Location

Corbett Hall
8205 114 Street NW (University of Alberta North Campus
Edmonton , AB
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Keepers of the Athabasca
Fresh Water
Energy
Toxics
Pipelines
Nov
05
2016

Plugging into Alberta’s Energy Future: A Citizen’s Forum on Climate Change

Council of Canadians - Edmonton Chapter
Nov 5 2016 - 1:00am to 3:00am
Nov 5 2016 - 3:00pm to 11:00pm

A citizen's forum on climate change
Climate change impacts on all forms of life and on our planet are becoming increasingly more evident around the globe. Read More

For more information please visit the Facebook event page.

Locations

Education Centre South (University of Alberta)
Edmonton , AB
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Edmonton City Hall
Edmonton , AB
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Council of Canadians
Climate Change
Energy
Sep
14
2016

The Pembina Institute reacts to Alberta Government announcement on 30% renewables target

Pembina Institute

CALGARY — Sara Hastings-Simon, Clean Energy Program Director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Ministry of Environment and Parks announcement.

“Albertans will benefit from an increase in renewables on the grid. The experience from countless jurisdictions shows that when deployed wisely renewables can reduce power bills for consumers – serving as a price hedge and protecting consumers from volatile commodity prices. Renewables further reduce the need for costly transmission and distribution upgrades, and improve grid resiliency.”

Read More
Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Sep
14
2016

AWA Talk: Time for Radical Change – Advocacy to Make the Impossible Possible

Alberta Wilderness Association
Sep 14 2016 - 1:00am
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With Dr. Joe Vipond

Learn about the Alberta Coal-Phase Out Campaign and its success. The multi-pronged campaign created a shift in thinking among policy makers, and included health groups, conservation and social justice groups. Will this campaign model ways for conservation to lead the conversation?

  • Talk starts at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
  • Tickets: $5.00
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Location

AWA Cottage School
455 12 Street NW
Calgary , AB
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Alberta Wilderness Association
Environment & Society
Energy
Coal
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Environmental Activism

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