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Backgrounder on the state of climate science in light of recent claims

Published Apr 5, 2010

By PJ Partington, Matthew Bramley

Pembina's analysis of the recent controversy over the work of climate scientists finds that the science of climate change remains rigorous, providing a credible and compelling basis for policy decisions.

Published Apr 5, 2010

By Marlo Raynolds, Keith Stewart, Robert Fox, Gerry Barr

In this letter, representatives of four leading international development and environmental organizations ask the Government of Canada to fulfill its commitment to provide new funding to support action on climate change in developing countries.

Defending the North

Respect the Process: Ensuring Implementation of the Joint Review Panel Recommendations for the Mackenzie Gas Project

Defending the North

Published Mar 30, 2010

By Jennifer Grant

A giant natural gas basin lies beneath Canada's Northwest Territories. And the drive to recover that gas is on, with a proposal in the works to open up three major production fields and to build two pipelines to southern markets. It's called the Mackenzie Gas Project and it has the potential to open the doors for the biggest industrial development Canada's Arctic has ever seen.

Drilling Deeper Fact Sheet

In Situ Oil Sands Report Card

Drilling Deeper Fact Sheet

Published Mar 17, 2010

By Simon Dyer, Jeremy Moorhouse, Marc Huot

Drilling Deeper provides a first-of-its-kind analysis of the environmental performance of in situ oil sands by comparing nine operational facilities.

Drilling Deeper: The In Situ Oil Sands Report Card

Published Mar 17, 2010

By Simon Dyer, Jeremy Moorhouse, Marc Huot

Drilling Deeper provides a first-of-its-kind analysis of the environmental performance of in situ oil sands by comparing nine operational facilities.

 

In Situ Oil Sands Report Best Practices Checklist

In Situ Best Practices Checklist

In Situ Oil Sands Report Best Practices Checklist

Published Mar 17, 2010

By Simon Dyer, Jeremy Moorhouse, Marc Huot

Based on the in situ oil sands report card, this best practices checklist shows how industry can improve environmental performance.

Comparing U.S. and Canadian investments in sustainable energy in 2010

Published Mar 11, 2010

By Tim Weis

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.  

Alberta Energy Efficiency Act

Published Feb 4, 2010

By Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance, Jesse Row

This report identifies energy efficiency legislation used in other jurisdictions as a starting point for the conversation in Alberta to develop an Energy Efficiency Act. It also contains stakeholder perspectives on how each legislative option could be implemented in the province.

Published Feb 3, 2010

By Matthew Bramley

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

Published Feb 2, 2010

By Jesse Row

The results of a public opinion survey shows that Albertans highly value home energy efficiency and support stronger energy efficiency standards for new homes.

Published Feb 1, 2010

By Karen Campbell

In the wake of the release of its report, Opening the Door for Oil Sands Expansion: The Hidden Environmental Impacts of the Enbridge Gateway Pipeline, the Pembina Institute wrote this letter to Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment, and Peter Sylvester, president of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. In the letter, Pembina calls on the government to amend the terms of reference for the environmental assessment to include the upstream impacts of the proposed pipeline.

Recommendations to Strengthen B.C.'s Carbon Tax

Building a Low-Carbon Economy

Published Jan 28, 2010

By Matt Horne

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

Opening the Door to Oil Sands Expansion

The Hidden Environmental Impacts of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline

Opening the Door to Oil Sands Expansion

Published Jan 18, 2010

By Greg Brown, Jeremy Moorhouse, Jennifer Grant

The proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Project will facilitate the expansion of the Alberta oil sands, causing significant environmental impacts.

Linking National  Cap-and-Trade Systems  in North America

Published Dec 18, 2009

By Matthew Bramley, PJ Partington, International Institute for Sustainable Development

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.

Published Dec 17, 2009

By David Suzuki Foundation, Pembina Institute, West Coast Environmental Law, Watershed Watch Salmon Society

This document offers six recommendations for improving the planning and development of renewable electricity projects in British Columbia. The recommendations, authored by the David Suzuki Foundation, the Pembina Institute, Watershed Watch Salmon Society and West Coast Environmental Law, have been endorsed by 25 environmental organizations across the province.

Evaluation of Federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policies

Prepared for the 2010 Climate Change Performance Index

Evaluation of Federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policies

Published Dec 11, 2009

By Matthew Bramley, PJ Partington

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.

Fact Sheet: Wind Power Realities

Putting Wind Power Myths into Perspective

Fact Sheet: Wind Power Realities

Published Dec 8, 2009

By Tim Weis

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

Opening the Door to Oil Sands Expansion: Fact Sheet

The Enbridge Oil Sands Pipeline

Opening the Door to Oil Sands Expansion: Fact Sheet

Published Dec 4, 2009

By Greg Brown, Jeremy Moorhouse, Jennifer Grant

The proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Project will facilitate the expansion of the Alberta oil sands, causing significant environmental impacts.

Published Dec 1, 2009

By Clare Demerse

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

Published Nov 30, 2009

By Matthew Bramley, Clare Demerse

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.