Energy Efficiency Day: The state of Alberta renewable energy
Studies show that despite renewable energy generation increases in Alberta, the province accounts for 50 per cent of Canada’s emissions from electricity.
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Outreach with Future Energy Systems retrospective
In honour of FES’s final season of outreach activities, the ALI team reflected on our experiences and takeaways from participating in these amazing events.
Water treatment capacity impeding economic development in southern Alberta
A recent study found that water is available for greater economic development in Southern Alberta, but water treatment capacity is an issue, according to community leaders.
Funding Winners 2025/2026
The Alberta Land Institute's 2025/2026 Call for Proposals received many fantastic applications, 5 of which were selected for funding. Learn more about the funding winners and their projects below.
Future Energy Systems' Science Rendezvous 2026
On May 9, ALI had the pleasure of joining Future Energy Systems for another year of the Science Rendezvous at the TELUS World of Science in Edmonton. Science Rendezvous is part of a series of events that take place across the country. The events create interactive learning experiences for all age groups on topics such as science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
New podcast episode: Carbon sink potential of Alberta’s boreal forests
In Alberta, boreal forests cover 60% of our land base. Understanding the composition of these forests will help us understand how much carbon our forests could store.
The effects of increased snowfall on drought and agriculture
On March 10, the Alberta Land Institute held another one hour Lunchtime Land Use webinar on snowfall’s effect on drought and agriculture.
New podcast episode: Conserving private land
Learn about the history of conservation easements in Canada and why landowners might choose to restrict their property rights in favour of conservation.