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Publication - Nov. 25, 2021 - By Dorothy Hill, Morrigan Simpson-Marran, Lorne Gould, Sarah Nason Canada’s boreal woodland caribou is a critical species to conserve, not only for its ecological and cultural value, but also for the benefit of the climate. The habitats caribou depend on for survival — boreal forests and peatlands — also hold massive amounts of carbon that would otherwise be released if the land were developed. Caribou conservation and the energy industry are intimately linked.

Blog - Feb. 1, 2021 - By Pembina Institute Albertans are overwhelmingly in favour of strong climate action, recent polling shows. Commissioned by the Pembina Institute, and conducted by Calgary-based Janet Brown Opinion Research in December, the poll found that two thirds (68 per cent) of Albertans support the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Using the latest market studies, development plans and growth projections for the next decade, this report examines employment potential in Alberta and provides a blueprint for job creation as the province’s economy evolves. This report calculates the jobs potential in the four key areas of Alberta’s economy, which can contribute significantly to job creation while also directly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.