Oil Sands Question and Response (OSQAR) Blog

The World in CO2 emissions

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See how various countries stack up in terms of their CO₂ emissions. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows whose emissions are on the rise and whose are curving downward. 

Running out of energy? Back away from the trough

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He leaves the water running. He leaves the fridge door open. He never turns off the computer.

Are socially responsible investors good for oil sands?

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Perhaps nothing has been transformed more by the digital age than the way people invest in publicly-traded companies. 

Is slow the new fast?

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Over the last two decades, foodies have encouraged people to slow down and take pleasure in the simpler, finer things in life, such as home-grown foods, craft beers and artisan wines.

Sculpting a greener energy future: easier said than done

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Nowadays you have be a modern Spartan to enjoy January; the clanging steel of fitness clubs, lettuce seemingly at every meal, and frugal, no-frills living are the tell-tale signs that the holiday binge is toast.

Will CCS help reduce oil sands GHG emissions?

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The Alberta government has placed a large importance on carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction technology, committing $2 billion to advancing four large-scale demonstration CCS projects in the province.

Dishing the dirt on oil sands TMZ-style

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Celebrities undoubtedly hate the gossip website TMZ.com for its uncanny ability to get the scoop, usually accompanied by unauthorized and usually unflattering video and photos, and latest detail about their private lives. TMZ, by the way, stands for Thirty Mile Zone. Anything film production that happens within 30 miles of the intersection of West Beverly Boulevard and North La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles is counted as “local Hollywood,’’ and determines the rates and work rules film industry unions demand for their members.

Planes, trains and automobiles: Getting under the hood of GHG emissions

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Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation is a critical part of any climate change and energy strategy. It is also the toughest problem to tackle, since in all countries, big or small, rich or poor, personal mobility and the movement of goods are essential for economic efficiency and quality of life.

Trimming GHG emissions: fad diet or balanced approach?

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Greenhouse gases (GHG) may be out of sight, but they’re definitely not out of mind for anyone concerned about the production and consumption of fossil fuels and impacts on climate change.

Electric cars – getting past the hype

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From California to China, electric cars are being touted by governments,  environmentalists and automobile marketers as the ultimate green transportation solution.