News: Alberta Land Institute

November 15, 2024

New Podcast Episode: Public Acceptance of Cross Border Carbon Capture and Storage with Sven Anders

Carbon capture and storage is an effective tool in the global effort to mitigate climate change, but many feel this technology is controversial. How does the public feel about cross-border transport and storage of carbon? Join Sven Anders from the University of Alberta to discuss the public acceptance of cross border carbon capture and storage on the latest episode of the Land Use Podcast. FOR MORE…

October 22, 2024

Wildfire Causes and Management in Alberta Webinar Recording

In the wake of the Jasper wildfires that claimed 30% of the towns structures, it is more important than ever that we understand the factors affecting wildfire behaviour in Alberta in order to develop effective mitigation strategies. Come learn about "Alberta’s 2023 wildfires: context, factors and futures" with Professor Jen Beverly from the University of Alberta and Dave Schroeder from Alberta Forestry…

October 18, 2024

New Podcast Episode: Geothermal Potential of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells with Mohammad Zolafgharroshan

Across Canada there are 400,000 abandoned oil and gas wells with over 172,000 of those in Alberta. With Provincial campaigns yielding underwhelming results, and the high cost of remediation, it’s worth considering other uses for these wells. Join Mohammad Zolfagharroshan from McGill University to discuss the geothermal energy potential from abandoned oil and gas wells in Alberta on the latest episode…

October 4, 2024

Wildfire Causes and Management in Alberta webinar overview

The Alberta Land Institute (ALI) held the first of a series of lunchtime webinars this past Tuesday. The webinar series aims to encourage knowledge sharing and discussion on land use related issues in Albert and beyond. The first session was about wildfire causes and management in Alberta and featured guest speakers Jen Beverly, an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta in the Renewable…

September 20, 2024

New Podcast Episode: Annexation and Amalgamation in Alberta with Sandeep Agrawal

Municipal boundary adjustments like amalgamation and annexation can have a significant impact on municipalities. So why do these boundary adjustments happen? Join Sandeep Agrawal to discuss the recently released book “Municipal Boundary Battles” and learn about the motivations behind boundary adjustments and how municipalities are affected. FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES: Municipal…