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2010-2023
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November 15, 2021
Article

COP26 is over. What’s next? (Hint: rapid change for Alberta)

Back in Edmonton, Simon Dyer maps out priorities to meet climate commitments made in Glasgow
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November 9, 2021
Op-ed

No better time to invest in an electric future

An interconnected net-zero grid optimizes Canada’s energy strengths beyond provincial borders
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November 1, 2021
Op-ed

Four key climate actions to watch for at COP26

The UN climate summit is Canada’s opportunity to commit to reducing emissions where cuts are most needed
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October 19, 2021
Publication

From Coal to Clean

Canada’s progress toward phasing out coal power
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October 19, 2021
Media Release

Rapid coal phase-out in Canadian provinces sets stage for a net-zero grid

New report outlines next steps for governments, warns against unabated natural gas use
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October 13, 2021
Media Release

Pembina Institute applauds Canada’s commitment to the Global Methane Pledge

Momentum is building for addressing global methane emissions, and Canada can be a leader
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September 21, 2021
Media Release

Canadians give government strong mandate to accelerate climate action

Pembina Institute reacts to federal election results
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September 17, 2021
Publication

Connecting provinces for clean electricity grids

Regional collaboration to unlock the power of hydro, wind and solar to decarbonize Canada’s economy
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August 4, 2021
Publication

The case for raising ambition in curbing methane pollution

Higher federal and provincial targets on methane are within reach
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Remote Communities
July 28, 2021
Publication

Reducing emissions from diesel generators in remote communities

How smart policy decisions can drive the transition to renewables
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July 23, 2021
Article

Solid methodology key to trustworthy climate policy findings

Assessment included multiple stages of review by subject-matter experts
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July 23, 2021
Media Release

New research finds Canadian provinces and territories unprepared to deliver a safe climate

Assessment reveals serious shortfalls in policies, measures necessary to lower greenhouse gas emissions
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Table of indicators from All Hands on Deck report
July 23, 2021
Article

Are Canada’s provinces and territories ready to act on climate?

11 categories of climate action. 24 indicators. Not a single Canadian government fully prepared to deliver.
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July 22, 2021
Publication

All Hands on Deck

An assessment of provincial, territorial and federal readiness to deliver a safe climate
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July 15, 2021
Media Release

Heat waves fuel urgency to retrofit homes and buildings

Pembina Institute report finds building retrofits could create 200,000 jobs, generate $48 billion in economic development, and slash carbon emissions
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