OTTAWA — Directors at the Pembina Institute made the following statement in response to announcement of $10 billion in infrastructure initiatives from the federal government: Read more about Investments now in building retrofits, clean vehicles and power will create jobs, lower emissions
From the Alberta Ecotrust website:
We highly recommend all interested parties contact our grant team before you begin the application process to ensure fit. You can reach the grants team by emailing [email protected] or by calling 1-800-465-2147. Read more about Community Grants
On September 22 and 23, the Supreme Court of Canada heard appeals in three separate cases regarding the consitutionality of the federal government's carbon pricing system. Appeals courts in Saskatchewan and Ontario had previously upheld the law, while the Alberta Court of Appeal ruled that the law was unconstitutional. Read more about Supreme Court hears appeals on Canada's carbon pricing law
The global COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated an economic downturn that has governments across Canada and around the world set to make huge investments in stimulus and recovery spending. Many are viewing this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in a just and sustainable green economy. Read more about Issue Brief: Green Stimulus & a Just Recovery
OTTAWA — Isabelle Turcotte, director of federal policy at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the speech from the throne and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s address to the nation: Read more about Feds reinforce commitment to green economic recovery
The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative is hosting a virtual event at NYC Climate Week on September 25 focused on the need for international cooperation to phase out fossil fuels and fast track an equitable energy transition. We’d love for you to join us and share this invitation with others. Read more about International Cooperation to Align Fossil Fuel Production with a 1.5ºC World
Join researchers from the City of Edmonton’s CitiesIPCC Legacy Research Grant Program to learn how changes in the daily life of our communities can help lessen the impact of climate change.
This Idea Talk features: Read more about CitiesIPCC Communities & Climate Change
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This fall, school strike movement Fridays For Future calls for a global climate action day. On September 25th, demonstrations and manifestations will take place all across the globe, all adjusted according to COVID-19 circumstances. Read more about Global Day of Climate Action
From the Calgary Climate Hub website:
Welcome to our speaker series about what comes next as it relates to our country, the economic system and the climate crisis once the corona virus has come and gone. Read more about A Climate of Change - Season 2, Episode 2: Fridays for Future Calgary
