Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
River in boreal forest, autumn
April 27, 2021
Article

Delivering on the promise of nature-based carbon offsets

Developing a credible offset market depends on the quality and measurement of natural assets
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April 19, 2021
Article

Canada’s National Inventory Report shows a plateau in carbon pollution. That’s not good enough

To reach a more ambitious 2030 target, stronger policies and provincial commitments are essential
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Oilsands facilities in Alberta - large trucks with cloudy sky
Oil & Gas
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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Buildings
March 16, 2021
Op-ed

For health, climate and jobs, Canada needs a major housing investment

Deep retrofits can boost GDP, lower emissions
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wind turbines in a field
March 12, 2021
Op-ed

Financing the climate gap

Ottawa needs to leverage the capacity of the private sector to invest in climate solutions
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Oilsands facilities next to water body
March 12, 2021
Op-ed

Investors looking for a clear and credible climate plan in Alberta

Starts with a commitment to short-term emissions-reduction goals
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Woman walking on path with children
March 11, 2021
Article

Net-zero by 2050: guiding principles to get it right

The surest route to a safe climate puts people first
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Solar energy system in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta
Remote Communities
March 10, 2021
Article

What’s a fair and equitable price for renewable energy in remote communities?

The rate structure of power purchase agreements in remote communities needs radical transformation to advance renewable energy projects
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Hydrogen fuelled semi-truck with trailer
February 22, 2021
Article

Setting a course to Canada’s clean hydrogen economy

Hydrogen must be low carbon to help in climate fight
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Transportation
February 18, 2021
Article

10 actions to ramp up adoption of zero-emission freight vehicles

Freight emissions are expected to surpass passenger vehicles by 2030. Here are 10 ways to build a zero-emission freight sector
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People in downtown Calgary
February 1, 2021
Article

Strong majority of Albertans support accelerated climate action

Polling reveals two thirds in favour of net-zero by 2050
Oil & Gas, Transportation
January 27, 2021
Article

Clean Fuel Standard will help Canada achieve net-zero by 2050

With a growing clean fuel industry and increasing costs of climate change, delay is not an option
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Remote Communities
January 21, 2021
Article

How to boost renewable energy integration in remote communities

Energy policy needs to catch up as innovations allow for effective integration of renewables in microgrids
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Green building
January 20, 2021
Op-ed

Three ways we can build a resilient B.C. in 2021

2020 showed we can adapt and work together to tackle a common challenge
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Oil & Gas
January 13, 2021
Article

Drilling down on oil demand

Canada needs a net-zero scenario to navigate the energy transition
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