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The Pembina Institute responds to the conclusion of the UN climate change conference in Durban, South Africa.

Nov. 29, 2011

New report highlights dangers associated with tar sands pipeline to British Columbia

Report warns that corrosive oil, dangerous pathway and treacherous seas make Northern Gateway project an unnecessary threat

By Pembina Institute, Living Oceans Society, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

A new report highlights the dangers associated with transporting tar sands oil by Enbridge's proposed Northern Gateway project, both along the pipeline pathway and on B.C.'s sensitive coast, which massive oil tankers would be navigating for the first time. The report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Pembina Institute and Living Oceans Society has also been endorsed by nine British Columbia organizations.

The Pembina Institute will be monitoring the conference from Canada and will be available for comment on general developments.

The Pembina Institute responds to the launch of the Government of Alberta's new oilsands information portal.

The Pembina Institute responds to the U.S. Department of State's announcement regarding additional review of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Matt Horne, director of the Pembina Institute's climate change program, responded to Environment Minister Peter Kent's remarks to the Toronto Economic Club about climate change.

Oct. 21, 2011

Alberta court denies Maxim coal plant challenge

Contentious expansion project to go-ahead

An Alberta court has rejected Ecojustice's challenge, launched on behalf of the Pembina Institute, of the Alberta Utilities Commission's (AUC) approval of a controversial coal-fired power plant expansion.

A coalition of academics, decision makers, community action groups and city planners is preparing for one of the largest public forums on transportation in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), designed to engage citizens and stakeholders on new solutions to address debilitating transportation problems.

The two-part forum, Toronto Talks Mobility, kicks off with a public event the evening of November 9 at Toronto City Hall Chambers, and continues with a full day of discussion and action planning at the Artscape Wychwood Barns on November 10.

Representatives of the Pembina Institute comment on new reports from the federal environment commissioner, concerning Canada's record on climate action and oilsands environmental issues.

A detailed platform analysis released today by the Pembina Institute compares the commitments the Ontario Liberal, NDP and Progressive Conservative parties have made on a range of sustainable energy priorities.

The analysis looks at where the parties stand on issues such as investing in renewable power generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, creating incentives for energy conservation and expanding transit systems.

Ed Whittingham and Marlo Raynolds have been named to Canada's 2012 Clean50 list.

Two reports call on B.C. to keep a closer eye on the shale gas industry.

EDMONTON - Dr. Christine Wörlen, an independent international expert and the former director of renewable energies with the German Energy Agency, will be speaking in Edmonton on Tuesday, Sept. 13, about Germany's renewable energy revolution and opportunities for clean energy development in Alberta.

Cherise Burda, Ontario Policy Director at the Pembina Institute, comments on the release of the Ontario Liberal Party's platform.

Jennifer Grant, director of the Pembina Institute's oilsands program, comments on the release today of a revised draft of the Government of Alberta's Lower Athabasca Regional Plan.

Simon Dyer, policy director with the Pembina Institute, comments on the Government of Canada's draft recovery strategy for woodland caribou.

Tim Weis, Director of Renewable Energy and Efficiency, made the following statement in response to today's announcement by Environment Minister Peter Kent regarding federal regulations for greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired electricity.

The Pembina Institute calls on the next Ontario Premier to hit the brakes on supporting Mayor Ford's 'gravy-train'

The Pembina Institute comments on the Ontario NDP's green energy commitments made in the party's Affordable Green Choices document.

Aug. 10, 2011

Alberta Utilities Commission fails to protect public interest with final coal plant approval

Approval weakens standards for greenhouse gas pollution in Alberta and could undermine upcoming federal coal regulations

Today's final decision by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to approve a coal plant expansion proposed by Maxim Power Corp. represents a serious failure by the AUC to safeguard the public interest that could undermine upcoming federal greenhouse gas regulations, according to two of Canada's leading environmental groups.

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