Month: March 2026

CALGARY, AB, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Diverse climate science speakers at Heartland Institute’s 16^th International Conference on Climate (ICCC16) will challenge the sole focus on human-caused/GHG climate catastrophe claims of the WMO and UN Sec-Gen Guterres made on March 23, 2026, says Friends of Science Society.

Friends of Science Society’s president, Ron Davison, P. Eng. will reunite in person with several co-authors of “Energy & Climate at a Glance: Canadian Edition,” at Heartland’s ICCC16 in Washington, D.C., April 8-9, 2026, where “Climate Realism Rising” is the theme. The event will be live streamed from The Heartland Institute’s video podcast channel.

Davison has long publicly rejected the proposed spending of trillions of dollars on Net Zero, to achieve, perhaps, only billions in benefits. Davison argued this in his March 2025, presentation “Net Zero: Climate Policy is All Pain for Minimal Gain.“

One of the ICCC16 speakers will be Dr. Arthur Viterito, whose climate research was featured in this new Friends of Science Society video explainer, “Hot Blobs – Oceanic Geothermal Heat: Out of Sight, Out of Mind.”

Friends of Science Society published a new report from Robert Lyman this week, titled, “Stop Finding Reasons to Say ‘No’” to major infrastructure and energy projects. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the province of Alberta and Ottawa, has raised hopes of approval of a pipeline to the West Coast from the Alberta oil sands. The MOU includes an agreement to raise the industrial carbon tax to an agreed upon price (generally believed to be targeted for ~$130/t) in exchange for trade-offs and simplification of some approval processes. Lyman’s report reveals that only nominal efficiencies in approval processes will be the result; layers of overlapping climate and GHG regulations will hamper major projects with endless barriers and last-minute pile-ons by climate and indigenous activists. Such groups were successful in blocking Keystone XL under the Biden administration.

Friends of Science Society has issued an Open Letter to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), Canada’s banking regulator.

Friends of Science Society’s letter asks OSFI to issue public statements regarding the retraction of Kotz et al (2024). This recently retracted economic paper had a wildly exaggerated climate damage function that the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) banks had adopted. Likewise, Friends of Science Society asks OSFI for comments on the rescission of the US EPA CO₂ Endangerment Finding and the impact on Canada, whose Social Cost of Carbon (the basis of the carbon tax) was directly aligned with the EPA ruling and calculations, as discussed in this explainer video.

Friends of Science Society’s letter points out that advocates of the Paris Agreement, like Catherine McKenna in her “Integrity Matters: Winning the Future” report, are claiming that the Paris Agreement has led to a reduction in emissions trajectory. In fact, the ‘reduction’ is simply due to the fact that the improbable scenario, known as RCP 8.5, often cited as the ‘business-as-usual’ case, has been recognized as improbable.

Friends of Science Society cautions OSFI that shareholder pressure groups appear to be pushing banks to reduce or abandon their financial services for energy companies that do not comply with setting unrealistic Net Zero targets. Meanwhile, the war in Iran is forcing the world to face climate and energy realism with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by BBC on March 18, 2026, while Canada seems determined to miss out on global markets once again. 

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Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens that is celebrating its 23rd year of offering climate science insights. After a thorough review of a broad spectrum of literature on climate change, Friends of Science Society has concluded that the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon dioxide (CO2).

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Businesses can expect to receive dividend checks starting March 25.

Key takeaways:

• $15 million in general dividends to 46,000 eligible Pinnacol Assurance members starting March 25.
• Pinnacol has now issued a general dividend for 11 consecutive years, contributing to a total of $905 million returned to members since 2005
• Dividends are a result of businesses’ and Pinnacol’s mutual success in reducing workplace injury and managing costs.

DENVER, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation provider, announced today it will distribute a $15 million general dividend to its members in 2026. This marks the 11th consecutive year Pinnacol has returned capital to its members, underscoring its commitment to shared success and financial stability for Colorado businesses.

More than 46,000 members in every corner of the state will receive a dividend check or credit, with distributions scheduled to begin on March 25. This latest payment brings the total dividends returned by Pinnacol to Colorado employers to $905 million over the organization’s history.

How is Pinnacol able to issue dividends?

“At Pinnacol, we shift the industry standard by treating those we serve as members of a community, rather than just policyholders,” said John O’Donnell, President and CEO of Pinnacol Assurance. “This dividend is a tangible return on investment into the workplace for our members who have partnered with us to prioritize workplace safety and effectively manage costs. It’s proof that when we work together to protect Colorado’s workforce, the entire state’s economy wins.”

Pinnacol’s member-focused reinvestment strategy is built on the belief that mutual success drives sustainable growth. The dividend is a tangible return on investment for our members who have partnered with us to prioritize workplace safety and effectively manage costs.

While typical workers’ comp policies focus on transactions, Pinnacol members gain access to top-ranked comprehensive benefits, including:

• Safety Services: Access to the largest safety team in the state to help build safer workplaces.
• Industry-leading claims support: A commitment to care that has resulted in the #1 injured worker satisfaction rating in Colorado for nine years running.
• Financial reliability: Affirmed by Forbes, an A.M. Best rating of A- and a legacy of returning more total dividends than any other carrier in the state.
• Return to work support: Our programs aid physical and mental recovery and provide claim savings when used.

In survey responses, Pinnacol members recently commented on receiving their dividends:

• “We have partnered with Pinnacol for over 35 years. We are very satisfied with the services that Pinnacol has provided us, quick response to phone calls, safety program involvement, ease of on-line reporting, dividend opportunities, on-line audits are easy to understand and complete, etc.”
• “Both of my business have had Pinnacol Assurance workmans comp for many years. We have been lucky to have very few claims over the years. When we needed the insurance Pinnacol was spot on. The yearly dividend doesn’t hurt. Thank you.”
• Great communication! Nice to get dividend checks from an insurance company for being a safe business to work in. Good tips and suggestions on staying safe and injury free. Reasonable pricing for workcomp insurance. Thank you!”
• We have had no problems and this company seems to be responsive to its clients. We get a yearly “dividend” or return of some of the money we pay to Pinnacol which would reflect financial responsibility in our opinion.”

Members can expect to receive their checks or credits no later than April. For more information about the dividend or Pinnacol’s safety programs, visit https://www.pinnacol.com/general-dividend.

About Pinnacol
Pinnacol Assurance is a top-performing provider of workers’ compensation insurance. We offer top-rated injured worker care, customized safety solutions, and a comprehensive return to work program that helps our members reduce risk and save costs. You can see our investment in the community through our nationally recognized apprenticeship program and Pinnacol Foundation scholarship program. Pinnacol’s team members, culture of caring, and top-rated services have received numerous awards, affirming our commitment to the people and communities we serve. Learn more at Pinnacol.com.

Media contact:
Contact: Liz Johnson
Director, Public Relations
720.939.7238 (mobile)
liz.johnson@pinnacol.com

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