Fraser Institute Media Advisory: New Study on Alberta's Proposed Carbon Emissions Cap Coming Tuesday, Aug. 16


TORONTO,ON--(Marketwired - August 15, 2016) - The Fraser Institute will release a new study examining the impact of Alberta's proposed carbon emissions cap on oilsands operations.

The study, How Alberta's Carbon Emission Cap Will Reduce Oil Sands Growth, spotlights the potential financial costs of the cap and the effect on greenhouse gas emissions.

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Aug. 16 at 5:30 a.m. (Eastern).

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Contact Information:

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Ken Green
Senior Director of the Centre for Natural Resources
Fraser Institute

To arrange media interviews with Ken Green, please contact:
Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
Office: (604) 688-0221 ext. 589
Cell: (604) 250-8076
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org
@FraserInstitute