that even if the oil sector drastically cuts emissions released during production, those efforts don't address the impact of downstream fossil fuel combustion, like when cars consume gasoline.
"Hopefully, the magical thinking on each ends of the spectrum are a bit diminished, and there's a greater connectivity and a greater consensus around what is achievable, and what is a realistic path forward," he said. Kendall Dilling, president of Pathways, said the conference is a huge stage for industry to demonstrate its advances in technologies geared toward addressing climate challenges. He said he understands criticisms industry isn't moving quickly enough, despite what he said will become billions in investment moving forward.
'They're ramming it down our throats,' Cold Lake First Nation Chief says of Pathways carbon capture projectWith high-profile dignitaries and hundreds of media representatives expected to attend the event, the Calgary Police Service, Alberta RCMP and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service have all been engaged to ensure security, according to Masson.
Organizers are watching for the potential of large-scale demonstrations again this year, but some environmental groups say they aren't as interested in playing a part like they were in 2000.