Environmental impact of the petroleum industry

The 13th Launch of Forecasting & Prospects Research Reports on Energy Economy in Beijing

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

This series of reports is produced by the research team led by Professor Yi-Ming Wei, the Distinguished Professor of Beijing Institute of Technology.

Key Points: 
  • This series of reports is produced by the research team led by Professor Yi-Ming Wei, the Distinguished Professor of Beijing Institute of Technology.
  • Since 2011, Beijing Institute of Technology has launched reports for 13 consecutive years and has gained widespread social attention.
  • According to the report "Research on China Energy Economic Index in 2022", China's energy economy was steadily recovering in 2022.
  • New energy development, and energy conservation and efficiency enhancement are promoted with concerted efforts, helping to coordinate material and cultural-ethical advancement.

New campaign promotes Canadian energy sector’s massive contribution to economic recovery from COVID-19

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

Calgary, Alberta, July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Energy Centre (CEC) launched a new national campaign today to highlight the central role Canadas energy sector has in the countrys economic recovery.

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  • Calgary, Alberta, July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Energy Centre (CEC) launched a new national campaign today to highlight the central role Canadas energy sector has in the countrys economic recovery.
  • Titled: When we work, Canada works,' the campaign features facts and multimedia storytelling to underscore the importance of Canadas energy industry to the national economy.
  • Between 2000 and 2018, the energy industry contributed $359 billion to federal and provincial budgets.
  • To learn more about Canadas energy sector visit: www.canadianenergycentre.ca
    The Canadian Energy Centre is an arms-length agency established by the Government of Alberta to advance Canada as the supplier of choice for the worlds growing demand of responsibly produced energy.

Solid majority of Canadians oppose offshore oil and gas drilling in Canada’s Arctic

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

The survey also revealedmore than six in 10 Canadianssay Canada should not permit drilling for Arctic oil because of environmental concerns such as spills and carbon emissions.

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  • The survey also revealedmore than six in 10 Canadianssay Canada should not permit drilling for Arctic oil because of environmental concerns such as spills and carbon emissions.
  • This is twice the number of Canadians who say drilling should be allowed for its economic benefits.
  • The previous NWT government supported lifting the Arctic oil moratorium and various federal politicians and industry leaders have promoted the Arctics potential for oil and gas development.
  • Mark Brooks, Arctic Oil & Gas Senior Specialist, says:
    As we saw during the massive Sept. 27 climate strikes, Canadians are extremely concerned about climate change and the environment.