Climate Change

Aug
24
2020

A better future for all is within reach – Canada needs a Green Recovery!

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

From the CPAWS website:

Tell the federal government that you demand they invest in a Green Recovery. This includes new and better-managed protected areas on land and in the ocean, Indigenous protected areas and stewardship programs, and a shift towards natural infrastructure and nature-based climate solutions.

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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Aug
12
2020

Major Project Grants, Fall 2020

Organization: 
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
Deadline: 
11 Sep 2020

From the Alberta Ecotrust website:

Alberta Ecotrust is now accepting Letters of Intent for their Fall 2020 Major Projects grant program. The deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent is September 11.

If you have any questions or problems accessing the system please contact [email protected], or by calling 403-209-2245 or 1-800-465-2147 outside of Calgary.

APPLICATION PORTAL

Major Grants

This program is designed to support more comprehensive projects that have the potential to result in substantial environmental benefit. The application process is more comprehensive and will be undertaken in two parts. These projects must be completed within a year. Maximum grant is $30,000.

Full details & application portal Read more about Major Project Grants, Fall 2020

Source: Alberta Ecotrust
Alberta Ecotrust
Climate Change
Fresh Water
Land Management & Stewardship
Aug
22
2020

Learning to Speak Lichen: Lichen Walk n’ Talk About Air Quality & Climate

Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future
Aug 22 2020 - 9:30am to 11:00am

Join us to learn about your lichen neighbours, and how to translate what they’re telling us about our urban environment. Not sure what a lichen is? Come and find out! We’ll introduce you to a few of your common (and uncommon) lichen neighbours, and discuss why we think listening to urban lichens is important.

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Source: Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future

Location

Edmonton , AB
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Air Quality
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Forests
Transportation
Aug
20
2020

Lichens as Biomonitors for Urban Air Quality & Climate

Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future
Aug 20 2020 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Find out what using lichens as biomonitors for the climate and air pollution is all about. 

Lichens, a symbiotic partnership between algae and fungi, are excellent (and inexpensive!) biomonitors for telling us about climate change and pollution - and Edmonton is ripe to start using them. 

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Source: Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future
Air Quality
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Forests
Transportation
Jul
21
2020

Guidelines to assess climate impacts of major projects fall short

Pembina Institute reacts to the federal government’s new Strategic Assessment of Climate Change

Pembina Institute

OTTAWA — NICHOLE DUSYK, SENIOR ANALYST, at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the publication of the Strategic Assessment of Climate Change: Read more about Guidelines to assess climate impacts of major projects fall short

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Energy
Environmental Law & Policy
Environmental Assessment
Jul
21
2020

Calgary Climate Hub Wants ENMAX to go Net Zero by 2050

Calgary Climate Hub

Calgary, Alberta – The Calgary Climate Hub this week launched a campaign to get Calgary’s electricity utility, ENMAX Corporation, to go net zero emissions by 2050.

“As we work towards economic recovery and diversification, more companies are demanding decisive action on climate,” said Dr. Joe Vipond, Co-chair of the Calgary Climate Hub. “Having our electricity generation net-zero would send a clear signal that Calgary is serious about the climate crisis and entering the green economy.” Read more about Calgary Climate Hub Wants ENMAX to go Net Zero by 2050

Source: Calgary Climate Hub
Calgary Climate Hub
Climate Change
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Jul
22
2020

Reframed Tech Series: Embodied carbon & deep retrofits

Pembina Institute
Jul 22 2020 - 11:30am to 1:00pm

This webinar is part of Pembina Institute's Reframed Tech Series

Register

Join our fifth webinar to hear from leaders in embodied carbon and retrofit solutions. Learn about novel ideas and projects underway, and ask burning questions about the opportunities and challenges of implementing embodied carbon solutions in building retrofits.

Speakers: Read more about Reframed Tech Series: Embodied carbon & deep retrofits

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Energy Conservation
Built Environment

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