The federal government is out of step with leading thinkers on issues related to sustainability, energy and climate change, according to the results of a groundbreaking survey of more than 5,000 experts and government officials.

In a joint statement released today, a unique partnership of industry and environmental organizations have outlined the key elements for an effective Canadian cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions.

Tim Weis, Director of the Pembina Institute’s renewable energy and efficiency program, reacted to Michael Ignatieff’s speech today in Vancouver, saying the Liberal leader's committments to make significant investments in clean energy jobs and set a hard cap on carbon emissions are encouraging, but more details about targets and mechanisms are needed to make the plan workable.

In an echo of Barack Obama’s dramatic green jobs surge, leading Canadian civil society groups with a combined membership of over 850,000 people are calling for a massive Green Economy Action Fund to be part of January’s federal budget.

A recent poll reveals that more than 90 percent of Albertans want oil sands companies to be held responsible for their share of industrial pollution by applying the "polluter pays" principle.

Nuclear power offers no solution to the climate change crisis. That is the conclusion of a major study of the environmental impacts, risks and sustainability of nuclear energy in Canada published today by the Pembina Institute.

With the leadership race for the next Alberta premier nearing an end, today the Pembina Institute makes public its policy primer for Alberta PC party leadership candidates and opposition party leaders.

A coalition of national environmental organizations and the former Chair of Parliament's environment committee today filed a petition with the Auditor General of Canada demanding an investigation into billions of dollars of federal subsidies to the oil and gas industry.