Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Pembina Institute Executive Director Linda Coady
Equitable Transition
July 9, 2020
Article

The power of women on pathways to net-zero emissions

How are we going to change the world with half the world’s population under-represented?
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Pembina Institute webinars banner with workers installing solar
July 9, 2020
Article

Tune in to build back better

Even in lockdown, Pembina Institute staff are making the case for a climate-friendly recovery and green job creation
cargo bicycle display
Transportation
July 9, 2020
Article

On the agenda today in Toronto: delivering packages and a healthier, safer city

Clarity, consistency on cargo e-bike regulations could be turning point for urban freight
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Remote Communities
July 8, 2020
Article

Tracking diesel reduction progress in remote communities

Report shows current diesel use in remote communities, and outlines goals and future opportunities for diesel reduction
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wind farm in Alberta
July 2, 2020
Op-ed

How companies can get net-zero right

As the corporate world plans for net-zero emissions by 2050, a few principles should guide our collective thinking
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workers installing solar panels on house roof
Buildings
June 16, 2020
Op-ed

Axing Energy Efficiency Alberta costs homeowners, risks jobs

Lost are efficiency programs, a rooftop solar initiative, and emissions reductions programs
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Solar panels in a field
Remote Communities
June 12, 2020
Article

How B.C. can be a leader in economic reconciliation

B.C.’s Indigenous utility regulatory inquiry – what does it all mean?
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worker unloading parcels from delivery vehicle in Edmonton
Transportation
June 4, 2020
Article

Why we need a smarter approach to online shopping

How to get your package delivered with lower environmental impacts
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Solar panels installated at a remote Canadian community
Remote Communities
May 19, 2020
Article

Rebuilding Canada’s economy includes energy resiliency in remote communities

Communities need a thoughtful economic rebuild that makes us more resilient
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Factor Building Panels factory
Buildings
May 8, 2020
Op-ed

A deep retrofit of homes and buildings is the megaproject Canada needs

Post-COVID is an opportune time to invest nationally in climate-oriented upgrades that will improve efficiency and move us toward a low-carbon future
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graph of carbon emissions by economic sector
April 23, 2020
Article

National emissions numbers underscore need to invest in clean economy

What the newest National Inventory Report tells us about Canada’s growing carbon emissions
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pumpjack at well site
Oil & Gas
April 21, 2020
Op-ed

Link orphan-well aid cash with tougher regulations

Financial support for oil and gas sector must uphold the polluter-pay principle
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Factor Building Panels factory
Buildings
April 15, 2020
Op-ed

Readying Canada’s buildings for the climate of tomorrow

Ramp up green-building funding models over the next five years with the goal of retrofitting half of Canada’s buildings
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lights from a moving vehicle on the Gardiner Expressway
Transportation
April 15, 2020
Op-ed

Revving Canada’s economy with zero-emissions freight

With 10% of our emissions coming from freight, targeted federal support for ZEV trucks can future-proof the sector
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Worker installing solar panel
Equitable Transition
April 8, 2020
Article

How to rebuild for a healthier economic future

The pandemic is forcing Canada’s hand on the tough conversation we keep putting off
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