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2010-2023
January 13, 2022
Media Release

The gap in Canada’s climate plan: Driving down emissions from the oil and gas sector

The International Energy Agency commends ambitious climate targets, but success hinges on implementing a cap on emissions from oil and gas
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Oil & Gas
January 4, 2022
Article

A win for caribou is a win for climate

Four recommendations to recover caribou, protect their habitat, and sequester carbon
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Transportation
December 17, 2021
Publication

Underpriced and Undervalued

Exploring curbside pricing policies in Toronto
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Transportation
December 17, 2021
Publication

Cargo e-bikes for urban deliveries

Regulatory approaches and standards
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December 9, 2021
Media Release

Energy Future 2021 report fails to align with national climate goals

The Canada Energy Regulator undermines a sustainable energy future by not including a net-zero scenario
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Buildings, Equitable Transition
December 8, 2021
Publication

Growth in B.C.’s green building sector spurs job creation

Increased investments will help accelerate a clean energy economy
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December 7, 2021
Media Release

New report shows B.C. can lead on EV battery recycling

As demand for electric vehicles accelerates, opportunities for B.C. to reduce its carbon footprint while growing the economy increase as well
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Transportation
December 7, 2021
Publication

Closing the Loop

B.C.’s role in recycling battery metals and minerals to power the electric vehicle revolution
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November 25, 2021
Media Release

Legislative loopholes a major cause of decline in caribou across Canada

Provincial exemptions undermine the Species at Risk Act, drag down goals for both conservation and climate
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November 25, 2021
Publication

Status of Boreal Woodland Caribou Conservation in Canada

A summary of range planning, restoration, and opportunities to win on caribou and climate
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Transportation
November 23, 2021
Publication

Reducing Truck Emissions in Montreal

Guiding principles and a policy toolbox for low-carbon urban freight
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November 17, 2021
Media Release

Driving Prosperity Phase 2 accelerates the EV sector

Ontario’s latest auto plan provides a boost to the domestic supply chain for hybrids and electric vehicles
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Electricity, Oil & Gas
November 15, 2021
Article

COP26 is over. What’s next? (Hint: rapid change for Alberta)

Back in Edmonton, Simon Dyer maps out priorities to meet climate commitments made in Glasgow
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November 9, 2021
Article

Join us as we unpack B.C.’s updated climate plan

What’s included and what’s still needed to reduce carbon pollution
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Electricity
November 9, 2021
Op-ed

No better time to invest in an electric future

An interconnected net-zero grid optimizes Canada’s energy strengths beyond provincial borders
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