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February 19, 2020
Media Release

New report documents clash between rising oilsands emissions and Canada’s climate commitments

Pembina Institute recommends measures to halt rising emissions and decarbonize the oilsands sector
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Report cover: Sunset over the oilsands
Oil & Gas
February 19, 2020
Publication

The oilsands in a carbon-constrained Canada

The collision course between overall emissions and national climate commitments
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Oilsands mine in Alberta
Oil & Gas
February 12, 2020
Op-ed

Regardless of the decision, Teck Frontier proves the system is still broken

We need to understand how individual projects fit into Canada’s long-term decarbonization pathways
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January 9, 2020
Media Release

Cenovus shows companies are willing to accept more stringent climate policies

Pembina Institute reacts to Cenovus Energy Inc. announcement of new climate targets
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Oil & Gas
August 30, 2019
Publication

Pembina Institute comments on the proposed Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system

Formal submission to Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta
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July 25, 2019
Media Release

Pending approval of new oilsands mine cause for concern

Pembina Institute and Ecojustice react to Joint Review Panel recommendation to approve new oilsands mine
Oil & Gas
July 24, 2019
Article

What it takes to greenlight a new oilsands mega-mine

Examining the pending Teck Frontier open pit mine decision
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Oil & Gas
March 14, 2019
Article

Why Alberta’s current pollution pricing is better for reducing oil and gas emissions

CCIR system creates a strong incentive for new facilities to design and build best in class performance
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Oil & Gas
November 20, 2018
Article

The Alberta government has a transparency problem when it comes to oil and gas liabilities

Estimated cleanup costs in the billions of dollars
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Oil & Gas
November 13, 2018
Publication

The oilsands in a decarbonizing Canada

Fact sheet
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June 18, 2018
Media Release

Alberta Energy Regulator approves another deficient oilsands tailings plan

Pembina Institute reacts to approval of Syncrude’s Aurora North Mine tailings plan
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May 24, 2018
Media Release

Alberta regulator approves two more non-compliant oilsands tailings management plans

Pembina Institute reacts to Alberta Energy Regulator’s decision
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May 22, 2018
Article

What does the Redwater case mean for oilsands mines clean-up?

Whatever the Supreme Court decides, Redwater will change how we do things
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May 15, 2018
Media Release

Establishment of world’s largest continuous boreal protected area in Alberta is welcomed progress

Pembina Institute reacts to new legislation protecting 1.3 million hectares of boreal forest adjacent to Wood Buffalo National Park
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May 8, 2018
Media Release

Emissions Reduction Alberta’s investment imperative to economic viability of oil and gas sector

Pembina Institute reacts to Emissions Reduction Alberta Innovation Challenge Outcomes
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