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Research partnerships are key to Canada’s net-zero economic future

Contributed to the Hill Times by Bill Flanagan, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Alberta (Published Wednesday, September 25, 2024)

When you bring together the right people, you push the boundaries of innovation.

Canada and 140 other countries have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Research and collaboration are critical to achieving these targets while meeting the global need for affordable and reliable energy. It’s an ambitious goal, but at the University of Alberta, we understand energy, and we understand innovation. After more than a century of energy breakthroughs, we have learned the key to success: when you bring together the right people, you push the boundaries of innovation….

Research partnerships are key to Canada’s net-zero economic future – The Hill Times

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