Dependence on diesel is a major challenge in Canada's North But a geothermal test site could cut costs, strengthen sovereignty, and spark innovation. As the Prime Minister said, it’s time to swing for the fences. Latest with @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Opinion: Geothermal power is the key to cheaper energy in the Canadian Arctic

We are lagging behind the U.S. and other countries in taking advantage of this power source

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As the Arctic warms and new powers vie for influence, Canada’s northern sovereignty faces a growing test. The region is becoming more accessible, more vulnerable, and more strategically important than ever — yet our energy dependence keeps us on the back foot. 🧵

"Canada is on thin ice if it can’t defend its Northern sovereignty." Gordon Brasnett, Leighton Gall, and Peter Massie argue in The Globe and Mail that geothermal power is the key to cheaper energy in the Canadian Arctic.

Opinion: Geothermal power is the key to cheaper energy in the Canadian Arctic

We are lagging behind the U.S. and other countries in taking advantage of this power source

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Op-ed: Permafrost is already thawing, and that thaw is accelerating. We need to understand the challenge and start dealing with it, before it’s too late. cascadeinstitute.org/canada-must-...

Canada must lead on permafrost protection

Permafrost is already thawing and that thaw is accelerating. We need to understand the challenge and start dealing with it, before it’s too late.

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New event: We’re excited to host Prof. Thomas Homer-Dixon for a presentation on @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social Polycrisis Core Model, a system-of-systems analysis of our global future. 🗓️ Date: November 6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 17:00 GMT 👉 Register: unfoundation.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #polycrisis

WATCH: Energi Media interviews Peter Massie about the potential for deep geothermal in Canada and our launch of the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aki...

Geothermal Emerges as Canada’s Next Big Advantage

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BREAKING: New report reveals the alarming threat of permafrost thaw to our climate goals. "Protecting Permafrost" assesses 13 potential interventions to slow thaw and reduce emissions. Let's work together to defuse the permafrost carbon time bomb! Read more: cascadeinstitute.org/technical-pa...

Protecting Permafrost: Addressing the climate threat of Arctic thaw

The thawing of Arctic permafrost is a ticking climate “time bomb.” We assess the threat and examine 13 interventions that could slow or stop permafrost thaw and reduce emissions.

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When Facebook makes you furious and Tik Tok ticks you off, here’s what you can do, says Dr. @jhodson.bsky.social, Canada Research Chair in Digital Misinformation, Polarization and Anti-Social Media. @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social

I just found cascadeinstitute.org and discovered they have a bsky account. Good job! @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social Excellent systemic research into the dynamics behind #HumanitysTransition, recognizing we have a #polycrisis

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Canadian research centre that analyzes complex global systems to anticipate future crises and identify high-leverage interventions to rapidly shift humanity’s course.

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Join Thomas Homer-Dixon, systemic risk expert Ortwin Renn, and a dynamic panel of presenters for Polycrisis in the Anthropocene, Second Global Sustainability Webinar on October 2.

Don't miss this compelling talk on the promise of geothermal energy. The Earth's internal heat - geothermal energy - is our next energy revolution. But we need to try harder! If we do, it can change everything.

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WATCH: Cascade Institute fellow Rebecca Pearce's compelling TEDx presentation could reshape how the world approaches clean energy.

WATCH: Cascade Institute fellow Rebecca Pearce's compelling TEDx presentation could reshape how the world approaches clean energy.

Geothermal energy: Hope for our energy crisis lies inside the earth | Dr. Rebecca Pearce | TEDxRRU

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We may look back on this as a watershed moment in Canada's journey to geothermal superpower. Yesterday in Ottawa, the Cascade Institute convened leaders from industry, government, Indigenous organizations, and civil society to forge an alliance that will advance deep geothermal energy in Canada.

Job alert - We're hiring a researcher @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social for a 2 year contract on 'fast and fair' #energy #transitions. Open to remote or here in beautiful Victoria, BC. Pls share. #energysky. cascadeinstitute.org/opportunitie...

Does the urgency of accelerating the clean energy transition in ways that empower communities keep you up at night, too? Come work with us, and let's figure it out together! cascadeinstitute.org/opportunitie...

WATCH: In a compelling Cascade Institute Speaker Series talk, Dr. @natehagens.bsky.social, Executive Director of The Institute for the Study of Energy & Our Future and host of The Great Simplification podcast, challenges us to take meaningful steps toward change—even without having all the answers.

20250828 Cascade Institute: Dr. Nate Hagens

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"We are living in extraordinary times. Events beyond our control have upended Canada’s longstanding prosperity, security, and stability. Two in five Canadians believe it is at least somewhat likely that the United States will attack Canada militarily in the next five years."

National Service to Support Community and National Security: A preliminary outline of components, implementation, and costs - Cascade Institute

Democracy program David Last A policy brief prepared for the Office of the Prime Minister for the development of a National Service initiative.

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"Canada can build a full value chain in geothermal — from exploration and drilling to technological development and export — ensuring that innovation... drives economic growth. But this opportunity won’t last forever... the window for Canada to secure a leadership position is narrowing."

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Cascade Institute fellow @emily-smejkal.bsky.social makes the case that geothermal energy can meet domestic energy needs while positioning Canada as a global leader in clean energy services and technology.

Grateful for the chance to join Nick Cestari on the CORE Knowledge podcast and talk about @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social's work to position Canada as a leader on geothermal power www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#geothermal #research #funding #investment #derisking #policy #support #innovation #collaboration #energy #drilling #oilandgas #technology | CORE Knowledge

NEW EPISODE ALERT - #82!! The role that research centers play in any energy ecosystem are extremely vital. We have seen this play out in the Oil and Gas space, mining, environmental, and so on. Well,...

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Cascade Institute fellow @emily-smejkal.bsky.social makes the case that geothermal energy can meet domestic energy needs while positioning Canada as a global leader in clean energy services and technology.

Geothermal belongs in Canada's industrial strategy

Geothermal energy can meet domestic energy needs while positioning Canada as a global leader in clean energy services and technology.

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On Thursday, August 28, Dr. Nate Hagens @natehagens.bsky.social, host of ‪@tgspodcast.bsky.social, will join Cascade Institute Executive Director Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon to discuss “The Price of Power: Navigating the Great Simplification.” Learn more and RSVP: cascadeinstitute.org/events/

Excited to share a new Nature Communications paper from the @asranetwork.org. The co-authors, including Cascade Institute’s Megan Shipman and Thomas Homer-Dixon, present a new framework to assess and respond to interconnected and compounding global risks. 📖 Read here: www.doi.org/10.1038/s414...

Cascade Institute Ultradeep Geothermal Fellow @emily-smejkal.bsky.social wrote for The Future Economy about Canada’s most overlooked energy source: geothermal. Three provinces regulate it. The rest? No rules. No roadmap. Her new report offers a way forward: 🔗 cascadeinstitute.org/canadas-geot...

How Canada Can Lead Now in Geothermal Energy Innovation

Canada is uniquely positioned to lead the next-generation geothermal energy boom by leveraging its oil and gas expertise, but it must act now with bold policy, investment, and coordination to seize th...

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Welcome to Gordon Brasnett as a Fellow on our Ultradeep Geothermal program! Gordon's expertise in techno-economic modelling and geothermal resource mapping will be pivotal in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in sustainable energy. cascadeinstitute.org/team/gordon-...

🌍 We're hiring a Communications Lead, focused on strategic communications amplifying research and solutions for a healthy, just, and resilient world. Looking for a seasoned professional with 5+ years experience and strong media relationships. 🔗 Apply: cascadeinstitute.org/communicatio...

Webinar: Cascade Institute Ultradeep Geothermal fellow Emily Smejkal will present her new report, Groundwork, which identifies best practices from the 10 top geothermal power producers globally. Hosted by: @unesco.org IGPC63, on July 24, at 9AM PDT. Learn more: view.genially.com/68701a44140a...

Canada needs bold innovation to play to its strengths. A new report from the Business Council of Canada calls for a Canadian ARPA-E. At the Cascade Institute, we agree: targeted R&D can unlock the next big thing—like geothermal. 📘 thebusinesscouncil.ca/report/selli...

Selling to our strengths | Business Council of Canada

Executive Summary  For Canadians to thrive in an era of geopolitical instability, Canada must diversify its trading relationships and expand its global market share to unlock a new era of economic gro...

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🍁 Canada Day op-ed: Thomas Homer-Dixon and Toby Shannan analyze Environics Research polling on Canadian willingness to defend the country in the face of a military attack in the next five years. The results challenge assumptions about Canadian resolve. cascadeinstitute.org/willing-to-f...

Would you die for Canada? Polling suggests Canadians are more willing to fight for their country

An op-ed revealing polling data shows most Canadians are willing to fight to defend their country against military attack.

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"The oil & gas sector can issue a drilling permit in Alberta in just 15 days. Shouldn’t geothermal projects be able to do the same?" Dynamite op-ed from @emily-smejkal.bsky.social for @nationalobserver.com highlights the need for geothermal regs across Canada. cascadeinstitute.org/canadas-hidd...

Canada’s hidden heat: How regulations can power a geothermal breakthrough

An op-ed calling for provinces to act quickly to harmonize and extend geothermal regulations across the country.

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My piece for the @nationalobserver.com Canada’s hidden heat: why regulatory harmonization is key to a geothermal breakthrough. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/24/o...

Canada’s hidden heat: why regulatory harmonization is key to a geothermal breakthrough

The world is experiencing a geothermal breakthrough — new technologies are emerging, costs are falling and the International Energy Agency estimates US$1 trillion worth of investments by 2035.

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