Apr
22
2022
Transportation
Mar
17
2021
ACCELERATING URBAN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS IN CALGARY & EDMONTON
Across Canada and around the globe, cities are taking action on climate change. The next ten years is pivotal for society to scale up transformative solutions to the challenges that climate change will bring to our landscapes and our communities. Cities cannot do it alone. All levels of government, and all sectors have a role to play in creating a sustainable future.
Oct
01
2020
Investments now in building retrofits, clean vehicles and power will create jobs, lower emissions
Pembina Institute applauds federal infrastructure announcement
OTTAWA — Directors at the Pembina Institute made the following statement in response to announcement of $10 billion in infrastructure initiatives from the federal government:
CitiesIPCC Communities & Climate Change
Join researchers from the City of Edmonton’s CitiesIPCC Legacy Research Grant Program to learn how changes in the daily life of our communities can help lessen the impact of climate change.
This Idea Talk features:
Sep
22
2020
How to make Edmonton's winter sidewalks safe + accessible to all
Sep 22 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
A free, public talk on the problems with Edmonton's current approach to winter sidewalks and what alternatives are possible
Hear how sidewalks covered in snow, ice and slush present a significant threat to the safety and mobility of pedestrians and what can be done about it, from neighbourhood-led efforts, enforcement, autonomous snow removal equipment, plus more.
Zoom
It’s free.
Aug
22
2020
Learning to Speak Lichen: Lichen Walk n’ Talk About Air Quality & Climate
Aug 22 2020 - 9:30am to 11:00am
Join us to learn about your lichen neighbours, and how to translate what they’re telling us about our urban environment. Not sure what a lichen is? Come and find out! We’ll introduce you to a few of your common (and uncommon) lichen neighbours, and discuss why we think listening to urban lichens is important.
Location
Edmonton
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Aug
20
2020
Lichens as Biomonitors for Urban Air Quality & Climate
Aug 20 2020 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Find out what using lichens as biomonitors for the climate and air pollution is all about.
Lichens, a symbiotic partnership between algae and fungi, are excellent (and inexpensive!) biomonitors for telling us about climate change and pollution - and Edmonton is ripe to start using them.
Jul
28
2020
Urban Trees: Improving Air Quality in Our Neighbourhoods
Jul 28 2020 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Join the Tomorrow Foundation (virtually) for Urban Trees: Improving Air Quality in Our Neighbourhoods.
What role do urban trees play in removing air pollution from our neighbourhoods? Anyone interested in air quality, neighbourhoods, planning or urban environments is encouraged to attend this event.
Jun
01
2020
Environment Week
Jun 1 2020 - 12:00am to Jun 7 2020 - 12:00am
From June 1-7, Environment Lethbridge and their partners are offering a series of online events to celebrate Environment Week.
Location
Lethbridge
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Apr
15
2020
Path to healthy, post-pandemic economy detailed in new paper
Path to healthy, post-pandemic economy detailed in new paper
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