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Opinion: Why power up parking places

October 10, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on Oct. 9, 2024. By Jason Wang With the generous support of the Alberta Real Estate Foundation and other donors, the Pembina Institute launched a project in [Read more]

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Opinion: Countries have a major opportunity to turn methane pledges into action

October 4, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the International Energy Agency on Oct. 2, 2024. Natalie StClair, Methane Environment and Energy Analyst Tomás de Oliveira Bredariol, Energy and Environmental Policy Analyst K.C. Michaels, Legal Advisor, Office of [Read more]

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Opinion: Secure gas and LNG value chains call for greater international co-operation

October 4, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The International Energy Agency on Oct. 1, 2024. By Gergely Molnar, Energy Analyst – Natural Gas The architecture of global gas supply security needs to be carefully reassessed Russia’s full-scale [Read more]

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Opinion: Battle of the giants: The EU and U.S. are concerned about China’s industrial overcapacity

October 1, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Conversation on Sept. 30, 2024. By Yaxin Zhou Long dubbed “the world’s factory,” China is no longer satisfied with exporting only low-end manufacturing products. With its exports of electric [Read more]

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Opinion: Let’s get smarter about methane – the vital role of Canada’s Methane Centre of Excellence

August 15, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on Aug. 14, 2024. By Amanda Bryant Researchers across the country are submitting full project proposals this week as part of Natural Resources Canada’s developing Methane Centre of Excellence. Environment [Read more]

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Opinion: The problem with low-carbon fuels for road freight

August 13, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Policy Options on Aug. 13, 2024. By Hongyu Xiao This is a historic moment for the automotive industry. Arguably, the biggest transformation in a century is now underway as we [Read more]

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Opinion: The 2024 Jasper Fire is a grim reminder of the urgency of adopting a Canadian national wildfire strategy

July 29, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Conversation on July 26, 2024. By Edward Struzik In what is becoming an unfortunately common occurrence, the town of Jasper, Alta. has been ravaged by a wildfire of unprecedented [Read more]

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Opinion: Vancouver council’s natural gas amendment jeopardizes affordable, climate-resilient buildings

July 26, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on July 25, 2024. By Betsy Agar The recent decision by Vancouver City Council to amend regulations to allow natural gas for new home construction will have a long-term [Read more]

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Opinion: Indigenous knowledge can help cities address climate change impacts

July 26, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July 24, 2025. In a time of rapid urbanization, cities and nature are often seen as incompatible: either biodiversity suffers as cities grow or cities are [Read more]

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Opinion: How to accelerate Canada’s clean energy transition? Treat it like health care

July 22, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canadian Climate Institute July 11, 2024. By Chris Ragan, Rick Smith, Edward Greenspon Thanks to its vast hydropower resources, Canada is already a clean energy superpower, blessed with 80 [Read more]

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Opinion: What would a Kamala Harris presidency mean for the climate?

July 22, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on July 21, 2024. By Zoya Teirstein After weeks of intense media speculation and sustained pressure from Democratic lawmakers, major donors, and senior advisors, President Joe Biden has announced that he [Read more]

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Opinion: Greenwashing legislation has resulted in less talk from Pathways about their emissions reduction plans

July 22, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on July 19, 2024. By MC Bouchard A few weeks ago, within minutes of Bill C-59 – which strengthened the Competition Act on environmental claims – being [Read more]

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Opinion: Saskatchewan’s new oil and gas high school courses are out of step with global climate action

July 17, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Conversation on July 15, 2024. By Marcia McKenzie, Emily Eaton, Kristen Hargis Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe recently announced new oil and gas courses that will be offered to grade 11 and [Read more]

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Opinion: Looking North – Pension funds are key to developing Canada’s critical minerals

July 16, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Policy Options on July 16, 2024. By Jessica Shadian Canada needs long-term and venture capital to build infrastructure, innovate and develop its critical minerals to meet the global net-zero energy [Read more]

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Opinion: This is the moment to fix the mismatch in Canada’s housing supply

July 12, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Policy Options on July 11, 2024. By Cherise Burda Solving Canada’s housing affordability crisis requires addressing the mismatch of housing supply and need. For too long, we have focused on [Read more]

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Opinion: Environmental checkup – reviewing governments’ clean-economy performance

July 9, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on July 9, 2024. By Sarah McBain and Thomas Gunton, PhD Let’s start with some good news: Canada’s climate policies are starting to pay off. That is [Read more]

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Opinion: Beyond sustainability – The power of Indigenous healthy energy homes

July 3, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canadian Climate Institute on July 3, 2024. By Janna Wale, Maria Shallard, Chad Bonnetrouge, Ian Scholten A new approach to housing in Indigenous communities could improve health outcomes for [Read more]

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Opinion: EV tariffs: What’s next for the future of electric vehicles in Canada?

June 27, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Conversation on June 26, 2024.. By Roland Lee As the Canadian federal government considers a tariff on Chinese electric vehicles — intended to offset some of China’s intentional market saturation — it is [Read more]

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Opinion: Ontario’s new overnight power price ‘rocket fuel’ for rooftop solar

June 20, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on June 19, 2024. By Glen Estill A new electricity pricing program introduced by the Ontario government will be a boon for rooftop solar, even though it [Read more]

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Opinion: More running room in Lower 48 efficiencies?

June 20, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Wood Mackenzie on June 19, 2024. By Maria Peacock and Josh Dixon The US is entering an exciting new chapter. It now produces more oil than any nation in history [Read more]

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