Transportation

Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future

Aug

20

2020

Lichens as Biomonitors for Urban Air Quality & Climate

Aug 20 2020 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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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.

Source: Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future

Air Quality

Climate Change

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Forests

Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future

Jul

28

2020

Urban Trees: Improving Air Quality in Our Neighbourhoods

Jul 28 2020 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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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. Read more about Urban Trees: Improving Air Quality in Our Neighbourhoods

Source: Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future

Air Quality

Forests

Source: Environment Lethbridge

Jun

01

2020

Environment Week

Environment Lethbrdige

Jun 1 2020 (All day) to Jun 7 2020 (All day)

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From June 1-7, Environment Lethbridge and their partners are offering a series of online events to celebrate Environment Week. Read more about Environment Week

Location

Lethbridge , AB

See map: Google Maps

Agriculture

Local Food

Renewables & Alternatives

Composting

Apr

15

2020

Path to healthy, post-pandemic economy detailed in new paper

Sustainable Communities

Apr

02

2020

Boosting electric vehicle production could stimulate Canada’s economy

New report from the Pembina Institute and the International Council on Clean Transportation shows potential in Canada’s light and heavy duty electric vehicle production industry

TORONTO — To future-proof Canada’s auto industry and ensure the country holds its position as a top global auto producer, targeted policy support to enable a shift to electric vehicle production is critical, according to Power Play: Canada’s role in the electric vehicle transition, a new report from the Pembina Institute and the International Council on Clean Transportation. Read more about Boosting electric vehicle production could stimulate Canada’s economy

Business & the Environment

Climate Change

Economics

Energy

Feb

27

2020

Urban freight is the next frontier for climate action in Canada

New Pembina Institute report addresses increase in online shopping, population growth and congestion

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Photo: Roberta Franchuk, Pembina Institute

TORONTO — To drive down greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate costly inefficiencies, an increased focus on urban freight and collaboration across municipalities and industry is critical, according to a new report from the Pembina Institute. Read more about Urban freight is the next frontier for climate action in Canada

Jun

26

2019

Canada-California clean transportation agreement is a win for drivers and industry

Pembina Institute reacts to the federal government’s transportation agreement with California

OTTAWA— Isabelle Turcotte, federal policy director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the announcement of the Canada-California transportation MOU: Read more about Canada-California clean transportation agreement is a win for drivers and industry

Source: Pembina institute

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

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

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