Transportation

Nov
01
2018

Op-ed: Why a price on carbon pollution is good for Canadians

Pembina institute

By Josha MacNab

Published in iPolitics (November 1, 2018).

Every so often, a commitment is made that sets a new course and drives Canada forward.

This is the kind of commitment we saw last week when the federal government announced that Canada will put a price on pollution as of Jan. 1, 2019 — a milestone worth celebrating toward the implementation of Canada’s comprehensive plan to tackle climate change. Read more about Op-ed: Why a price on carbon pollution is good for Canadians

Source: Pembina institute
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Economics
Energy
Transportation
Aug
20
2018

Canada must chart its own course to hold firm on transportation climate commitments

Pembina Institute reacts to Canada's mid-term evaluation of vehicle emission standards

Pembina Institute

TORONTO — Isabelle Turcotte, Director of Federal Policy at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to Canada's announcement of public consultations on vehicle emission standards: Read more about Canada must chart its own course to hold firm on transportation climate commitments

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Air Quality
Climate Change
Transportation
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 about Call for Members: CASA ROVER III Project Team (On-road Vehicle Emissions Testing)

Atmosphere
Acid Deposition
Air Quality
Climate Change
Energy
Transportation
Apr
12
2016

Grants in Gear

Organization: 
Automotive Recyclers of Canada
Scout Environmental
Deadline: 
6 May 2016

Environmental Projects to be awarded up to $100,000 through Grants in Gear Program

The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) has partnered with Scout Environmental (formerly Summerhill Impact)  to offer granting initiative, Grants in Gear, for a third year. The nation-wide program will provide funding worth up to $100,000 to Canadian non-profits, entrepreneurial groups and municipal/regional governmental bodies. Read more about Grants in Gear

Source: Automotive Recyclers of Canada
Climate Change
Waste Management
Recycling
Air Quality
Transportation
Bicycling & other human-powered transport
Mar
03
2016

Call for Input: Provincial transit engagement

Alberta Transportation
Initiative: 
Provincial transit engagement
Deadline: 
29 Apr 2016

From the Alberta Government website:

Have your say about Alberta’s new provincial transit strategy.

As Alberta’s economy and population grows, public transportation provides safe, accessible, affordable and environmentally sustainable transportation options to connect Albertans to work, recreation, services and each other.

The Alberta government is committed to hearing about the transportation needs of Albertans living in rural and urban communities across the province. This information will help provide a better understanding of the varying public transportation issues, challenges and opportunities. Read more about Call for Input: Provincial transit engagement

Source: Alberta Government
Climate Change
Air Quality
Transportation
Feb
26
2016

Public Notice Lamont Railcar Storage Project — Public Comments Invited

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Initiative: 
Lamont Railcar Storage Project
Deadline: 
7 Mar 2016

From the CEAA website:

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Lamont Railcar Storage Project, located northwest of Lamont, Alberta. Read more about Public Notice Lamont Railcar Storage Project — Public Comments Invited

Source: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Transportation
Conventional Oil & Gas
Nov
09
2015

Hardisty Rail Terminal Project — Public Comments Invited

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Initiative: 
Hardisty Rail Terminal Project
Deadline: 
30 Nov 2015

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Hardisty Rail Terminal Project, located southeast of Hardisty, Alberta.

To assist in making its decision, the Agency is seeking comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public.

Written comments must be submitted by November 30, 2015 to:

Hardisty Rail Terminal Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
9700 Jasper Avenue, Suite 1145
Edmonton, AB  T5J 4C3
Telephone: 780-495-2037
Fax: 780-495-2876
Email: [email protected]

To view a summary of the project description or for more information, visit the Agency's website (Registry reference number 80113). Read more about Hardisty Rail Terminal Project — Public Comments Invited

Source: CEAA
Energy
Transportation
Conventional Oil & Gas
Oil Sands
Pipelines
May
19
2015

Commuter Challenge Rally

Sustainable Alberta Association
May 19 2015 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

This is a reminder that the Commuter Challenge is just around the corner (May 31 – June 6, 2015). We’re hosting an event to kick-start the campaign so swing by before work and join us, Tuesday, May 19th from 8:00-9:00 AM, inside at Eau Claire Mall next to the food court. (Invitation and RSVP link below) Read more about Commuter Challenge Rally

Location

Eau Claire Market Mall (next to the Food Court)
Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Climate Change
Energy
Transportation
Sustainable Communities
Bicycling & other human-powered transport
Jan
29
2015

Capital Region Fine Particulate Response

Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development

Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development has finalized and released the Capital Region Fine Particulate Matter Reponse—a plan to reduce and maintain ambient concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at all stations in the Capital Region below numerical Canada-wide Standard. In addition to the full report, an overview of the response is available for download at the Capital Region Cumulative Effects Management page on the AESRD website. Read more about Capital Region Fine Particulate Response

Link: Capital Region Cumulative Effects Management
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Air Quality
Transportation
Conventional Oil & Gas
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Environmental Science
Prairie Acid Rain Coalition
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