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International Week 2020 – Global Goals Talks
"Securing Renewable Energy for Canada's First Nations and Indigenous Communities"Dr. Lianne Lefsrud, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering Safety and Risk Management, Faculty of Engineering...
Say What? University of Alberta prof says we all need to calm down
University of Alberta engineering professor Lianne Lesfrud pictured in Edmonton Alberta on December 2, 2019. By: Canadian Energy Centre Anger, divisive language and scare tactics are preventing us from reaching common ground about Canada’s energy sector, says a...
Polarizing language creating gridlock in energy debate, says U of A expert
By GEOFF McMASTER A University of Alberta engineering professor is urging Canadians to cool down the discourse around energy issues by choosing words more carefully, avoiding hot-button labels that trigger anger. Debates around energy in Canada have reached a fevered...
Allford: Tips on talking about energy in Canada
Protester at a pro-energy rally in downtown Calgary on Dec. 17, 2018 GAVIN YOUNG / Postmedia
Knowing each other’s energy
Future Energy Systems graduate students Michael Nicol-Seto and Vivian Giang in the Dynamic Thermal Energy Conversion Laboratory.
Scientists partner with Razor Energy for geothermal pilot project in Swan Hills, Alberta
Plans underway for hybrid geothermal power facility with Razor Energy.
Communicating Risks to Support Sustainability Discussions in a Post-Truth Era
In this lecture, Dr. Lianne Lefsrud (University of Alberta) discusses effective risk communication, and how it is fundamental to addressing sustainability challenges such as developing climate change policies, enhancing workplace safety, and promoting public health....
Shaping the Future of Energy at Berlin Science Week
By: Kenneth Tam This week leading thinkers from the world's top scientific institutions are gathering in Berlin for a series of special events that promote interdisciplinary research and inspire a deeper understanding of our world: Berlin Science Week. Covering...
A geothermal transect in the western US
By: Theron Finley Time is flying and another leg of my journey is now complete. I think the past 4 weeks in the central-western US have been the busiest so far, packed full of meetings, conferences, tours, and field trips. My brain is feeling pretty saturated, and...
Around the world in 120 days: One student’s quest to bring renewable energy technology back home
Around the world in 120 days: One student’s quest to bring renewable energy technology back home U of A master’s student travels the world to learn more about how to bring geothermal technology to Canada. By Katie Willis A University of Alberta master’s student is...
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