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Electricity
November 26, 2021
Media Release

Pembina Institute applauds federal government’s decision to shut down coal in New Brunswick

Canada now fully on track for 2030 coal phase-out
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November 25, 2021
Publication

Federal energy projections must align with limiting global warming to 1.5

Policy brief
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November 25, 2021
Media Release

Legislative loopholes a major cause of decline in caribou across Canada

Provincial exemptions undermine the Species at Risk Act, drag down goals for both conservation and climate
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November 25, 2021
Publication

Status of Boreal Woodland Caribou Conservation in Canada

A summary of range planning, restoration, and opportunities to win on caribou and climate
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Electricity, Oil & Gas
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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Electricity
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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Electricity
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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Electricity
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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Oil & Gas
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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