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January 2024
COP28, 2023 – Key Takeaways
Presenter: Dr. Ahmed Idriss, Director of Environmental Policy, Capital Power Corporation About the presentation: COP28, the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was a significant event in the global climate change dialogue held in Dubai, UAE. Dr. Ahmed Idriss represented Capital power in COP28 and he participated in two panel discussions. Dr. Idriss will share his experience from the annual conference and key takeaways. Cost: $40 – A&WMA…
Find out more »February 2024
Pathways to Net Zero
Presenter: Alain Moore, Manager, Brand and Marketing, Pathways Alliance About the presentation: Formed in 2021, Pathways Alliance represents Canada’s six largest oil sands companies working together – and with governments – on an ambitious emissions reduction plan to help meet the national 2050 net zero goal and deliver the world’s preferred barrel of responsibly produced oil. Hear about the work underway to address the climate challenge, including a proposed carbon capture and storage network in northeastern Alberta. Presenter Bio: As…
Find out more »The Hydrogen Opportunity for Alberta
Presenter: Bryan Helfenbaun, Clean Energy at Alberta Innovates Presenter Bio: Bryan Helfenbaum is the Associate Vice President of Clean Energy at Alberta Innovates, where he oversees programs in Clean Technology and Advanced Hydrocarbons with key initiatives in hydrogen, CCUS, digital energy, methane emissions reduction, energy storage, grid modernization, critical minerals, and bitumen beyond combustion. Prior to joining AI, he spent 20 years in a variety of technical, business, and innovation roles in the private sector. Bryan’s passion for innovation extends…
Find out more »March 2024
City of Edmonton’s Waste to Energy Project
Presenter: Denis Jubinville, Branch Manager, Waste Services, City of Edmonton About the presentation: The City of Edmonton remains focused on keeping waste out of landfills, and Waste to Energy technology provides a cleaner energy source. By partnering with industry experts, the City is adding value for ratepayers by diverting more waste from landfills using proven technology that has been successfully used for decade sin other parts of the world to generate electricity. Presenter Bio: Denis became the Branch…
Find out more »April 2024
Connecting the Chemical Composition of Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) with Its Oxidative Potential: The Role of Redox-active Components
Presenter: Dr. Haoran Yu, University of Alberta About the presentation: Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) significantly impacts health, and the expression of oxidative stress has been proposed and demonstrated as a significant biological pathway of the health effects of PM2.5. Oxidative potential (OP) serves as an important indicator for representing the expression of oxidative stress and in assessing the health implications of PM2.5 exposure, which has been demonstrated to be associated more directly with health outcomes than mass concentration alone.…
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