Oil Sands Question and Response (OSQAR) Blog

CCEMC plays important role in greenhouse gases reductions

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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a global issue, but the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) is taking a local approach. The CCEMC is a not-for-profit organization that establishes or participates in funding initiatives and transformative technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate change adaption. Working with Alberta innovators, the CCEMC has also supported the connection of technologies and innovator expertise with cities around the world where this is a need.

What to do when everyone is the problem

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Modern societies concerned about protecting their surroundings have embraced the “polluter pays” model.

Carbon consumption: Western lifestyle tops all

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Climate change is a global issue with some countries routinely singled out for blame. Although China’s emissions are increasing on a per-capita basis, reports show that Americans and Europeans continue to produce more CO2 emissions per average person. Future Tense shines the light on how lifestyle counts when tallying world CO2 emissions.

The Economist’s guide to slowing down global warming

On September 23, leaders and high-ranking officials met with the UN in New York to discuss climate change. Inspired by this gathering, and the realized need to reduce CO2 emissions globally, the Economist offers The deepest cuts, a guide to the actions that have done the most to slow global warming.

If I had a million dollars…

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From science to literature to entertainment, there are prestigious prizes up for grabs in each of these fields to incent and recognize excellence and creativity.

Innovation and the cleantech future: A perspective from Wal van Lierop

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We believe the key to a better future is listening to and understanding the perspectives of others. This week, we asked Wal van Lierop, CEO and Co-Founder of Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital, an early-stage cleantech venture capital firm, to share his thoughts on transitioning to a low carbon future and the role of traditional energy companies. We thank Wal for taking the time to answer our questions.

A carbon price in Alberta? Whaaaaaaaat?

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Some people following the ongoing pipeline debates are surprised to learn that the province of Alberta, sometimes maligned for its oil sands industry, has long had regulations in place to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Unburnable carbon: A perspective from Michal Moore

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We believe the key to a better future is listening to and understanding the perspectives of others. This week, we asked Michal C. Moore, Professor and Senior Fellow, The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, to share his thoughts on the concept of 'unburnable carbon' — a term that refers to fossil fuel reserves that might, if combusted, cause dangerous climate change.

Understanding CO2 capture and storage

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Canada’s oil sands companies continue to be under intense scrutiny over its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) which currently account for 6.5 per cent of all Canadian GHG emissions. There are a number of ways to reduce CO2 emissions – increasing energy efficiency through operational and process changes, alternative energy, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). CCS refers to the capture of CO2 emissions at the flue or stack and the long term storage of these emissions in stable underground reservoirs.

But have you ever wondered how CO2 stays securely underground? The CO2 Capture Project has launched the CCS browser to help the public learn more about CO2 capture and storage. The scientific process is brought to life through animations on an interactive website designed to explain everything you wanted to know, and more, about CCS. 

Photo Credit: CO2 Capture Project

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.