The Problem
Alberta generates one-third of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, with its government actively opposing national climate initiatives. The province allows tar sands operations to contaminate water and air in Indigenous communities while companies record massive profits. This industrial activity violates the sovereign rights of Indigenous nations and Metis settlements downstream from Fort McMurray. Additionally, Alberta’s government restricts renewable energy development in ways that would never apply to fossil fuel industries, undermining both climate action and the rights of landowners seeking to participate in clean energy markets.
The Solution
Despite being the largest contributor to Canada’s emissions, Alberta also has the potential to lead the development of climate solutions. Until recently, four out of five clean energy projects in Canada were in Alberta. The province is home to some of the most important innovations in the decarbonization of transportation, agriculture, industry, and energy production. Under the right conditions, Alberta could be Canada's heart of a net zero energy transition. To achieve those conditions will take all Albertans, and Canadians working together.
The Future of Alberta is Renewable!
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Alberta's Pathway to Economic Renewal
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It’s time for Alberta to join the global clean energy movement by renewing its support for renewable power — creating jobs and building prosperity in a climate-safe future! Tell the Alberta government it’s time to turn the power back on for Alberta’s clean energy future!
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