Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
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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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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 14, 2021
Article

2021 is smashing records for Canadian renewable energy deals

Corporations are driving demand for solar and wind power in Alberta
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June 25, 2021
Article

Partnerships and agility key to successful urban freight solutions: panel

Pembina Institute co-hosts roundtable on urban delivery solutions with global leaders
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Aerial view of the Town of Innisfail's 25-megawatt solar farm, located just off of highway 54
June 11, 2021
Article

Local leadership brings big renewable energy opportunities to Alberta town

How the Innisfail town council kickstarted a conversation, creating a chain reaction of innovative and profitable projects
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Aerial photo of Suncor plant
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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Wind turbines near mountains
May 13, 2021
Article

IEA special report to provide global roadmap to net-zero

The International Energy Agency’s new analysis will show what limiting global warming means for the energy sector
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Grid-tied solar installation
May 4, 2021
Article

Better government policies will unlock the cash remote Indigenous communities need for clean energy

Innovative government funding policy and strategic private partnerships are essential to finance Indigenous-owned power generation
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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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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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Icicles on roof edge of older house
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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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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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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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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