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November 2, 2021
Media Release

Alberta’s emission reduction investments no substitute for climate plan

An emission reduction trajectory would provide certainty for industry and investors
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May 27, 2021
Article

Suncor’s emissions reduction plan is a solid step forward

Pledging to reach net-zero by 2050, the oilsands producer signals aggressive cut
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May 7, 2021
Media Release

Weakening the oilsands liability fund sends the wrong message

Pembina Institute reacts to proposed changes to Alberta’s Mine Financial Security Program
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April 27, 2021
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Nature-based climate solutions

With well-designed protocols, Canada’s natural assets could provide significant carbon offsets
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Oilsands facilities in Alberta - large trucks with cloudy sky
April 6, 2021
Article

Emissions improvements at some facilities are encouraging but not reflective of oilsands overall

Resource quality and technology variability means findings can’t be extrapolated across the sector
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February 24, 2021
Publication

Recommendations for advancing Alberta’s hydrogen strategy

Submission to the Government of Alberta
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Refinery in Alberta
Oil & Gas
September 16, 2020
Article

BP’s peak oil prediction – and the future of oil in a net-zero Canada

Energy transition needs behaviour changes, rapid deployment of clean technology
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Oil & Gas
September 4, 2020
Media Release

Government action holding oilsands operators to account on tailings management long overdue

Pembina Institute reacts to the Commission on Environmental Cooperation’s finding on oilsands tailings
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Oil & Gas
February 19, 2020
Publication

The oilsands in a carbon-constrained Canada

The collision course between overall emissions and national climate commitments
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July 10, 2019
Publication

Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) consultation process

Letter to Government of Alberta
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October 2, 2018
Article

Alberta is ready for the energy evolution

A look back at the 2018 Alberta Climate Summit
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October 13, 2017
Article

Fifty years of oilsands equals only 0.1% of land reclaimed

Oilsands at 50 Series – The Real Cost of Development, Part 3
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March 22, 2017
Publication

Statements of concern on tailings ponds solutions

Questions for industry's tailings management proposals
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