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Today, the Pembina Institute released its blueprint for an effective oil sands, oil and gas royalty reform process to ensure that Albertans fully benefit as owners of these resources.

Mar 17, 2006

Alberta Could Lead the Way in Sustainable Progress Indicators

Pembina Institute Calls on Province to Count All Costs and Benefits-environmental, Social and Economic-when Measuring Performance

The Alberta government could lead the province into a more sustainable future, by improving the accounting procedures it uses to measure progress and well-being.

Dec 3, 2008

Alberta's Land-Use Framework Announcement Marks Start of Critical Phase

New report provides implementation checklist for "making it real"

By Steve Kennett, Richard Schneider (CPAWS)

In response to today’s release of the new Alberta Land-Use Framework (LUF), the Pembina Institute and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Northern Alberta have provided the Government of Alberta with a checklist for its successful implementation.

Oct 17, 2008

Alberta's New Land-Use Framework at Critical Phase

New report provides implementation roadmap for "making it real"

By Simon Dyer, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS)

Alberta’s new Land-Use Framework could become one of the government’s most important policy and legislative initiatives in several decades, but its success is not guaranteed. A new report released today by the Pembina Institute and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Northern Alberta provides the Government of Alberta with a proposed implementation roadmap for the LUF.

A large majority of Albertans believe there should be a public review of oil sands royalty rates to ensure Alberta is getting the maximum benefit from this non-renewable resource...

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.

Aug 30, 2006

Canada Lagging on Energy Efficiency

US States, EU show way forward: Pembina Institute Study

By Mark S. Winfield, Roger Peters, Alison Bailie

A new study published today by the Pembina Institute highlights the key features of successful energy efficiency policies among leading US States and in the European Union.

Aug 25, 2006

Canada's Energy Ministers Called on to Support Renewable Energy

Environmental groups release new Model Renewable Energy Strategy for Canada

The Canadian Renewable Energy Alliance (CanREA) is calling on federal and provincial energy ministers to develop a National Renewable Energy Strategy based on the recommendations set forth in CanREA's recently released model strategy.

Oct 29, 2002

Canada's Mining Industry Strikes Gold — in the Taxpayers' Wallet

Federal Taxpayers Spend $13,000 for Each Mining Job

By Mark S. Winfield

The Green Budget Coalition today commended progress this week towards implementing carbon taxes in Canada.

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.

A new report by the Pembina Institute and Credit Valley Conservation found that the Credit River Watershed provides services worth more than $371 million to area residents each year.

Environmentalists said that the electricity plan submitted to the OEB will not achieve the level of GHG reductions necessary for any of the four major parties to achieve the climate change targets they've put into their platforms.

May 11, 2004

Energy Conservation Could Save Ontario $14 Billion: New Study

Study Compares Green Energy Vs. New Nuclear Plants

By Mark S. Winfield

Apr 13, 2004

Energy Efficiency Underestimated

40% Reduction in Ontario Electricity Demand Possible by 2020

By Mark S. Winfield

By Mark S. Winfield

A group of leading Ontario environmental organizations today released detailed policy agendas for the province in six key areas.            français

By Mark S. Winfield

Eleven leading environmental organizations delivered a letter to Premier McGuinty today with recommendations on how to fix his government's electricity plan...

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.