Pembina's analysis of Canadian and American budget documents shows the U.S. is set to outspend Canada nearly 18:1 per capita on renewables, and more than 8:1 per capita overall on clean energy programs and projects in 2010.  

This backgrounder outlines, in table format, the top sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada, based on 2006 data and compared to 1990.

This document outlines four key opportunities for the B.C. government to strengthen its carbon tax in the 2010 budget.

Linking National Cap-and-Trade Systems in North America examines the pros and cons of linking cap-and-trade systems and examines the prospects for linking in North America.

This evaluation was prepared by the Pembina Institute as input to the Climate Change Performance Index 2010, which ranks countries' performance in controlling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Full information on the index, including countries' rankings, is available here.

This fact sheet addresses questions about the social, environmental and economic impacts of large-scale wind power production in Canada and around the world.

This briefing note outlines how Canada could use a portion of cap-and-trade revenues to finance support for climate adaptation in vulnerable countries.

More than 15,000 participants — including over 60 heads of state and government — plan to take part in the two-week climate conference in Copenhagen, Denmark this December. This backgrounder provides an overview of recent developments in the international climate negotiations, the agenda of the Copenhagen conference, information on some of the major issues on the table, and an outline of Canada's positions and track record at the talks to date.

Our "Communicating Climate Change" fact sheet offers insight into Canadians' environmental prirorities and values, and highlights the climate messages that resonate and motivate.

Our "Climate at a Crossroads" fact sheet explains the international climate negotiations process, including where Canada stands on the world stage, and the key elements of a global climate agreement.

"A Closer Look at Costs" examines the latest research on the economic impacts and opportunities of reducing GHG emissions and adapting to climate change.

"Climate Change Science and Impacts" provides an overview of the latest research on how climate change is affecting our world, and how an average increase of 2˚C would affect Canada.

"Transforming Canada's Energy Economy" outlines the policies and strategies it would take to move energy-saving and emissions-reducing technologies out of the fringes and into the mainstream.

Powerpoint presentation highlighting Canada's role in the international climate negotiations and critiquing domestic policies and performance on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emisions.

Cette étude démontre que le Canada peut atteindre ses objectifs de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre tout en ayant un marché de l’emploi et une économie en croissance.