Friday, April 18, 2025
Report reveals Montreal Protocol averted additional global warming
The Montreal Protocol, which phased out the use of ozone-depleting chemicals, not only saved the ozone layer, but also staved off an additional 2.5 degrees…
U.S. launches $1B program for climate mitigation
As part of their efforts to be proactive about weather and climate disasters, our neighbours to the south are funding efforts to improve response efforts…
Research aims to prevent environmental disasters with mine waste
New research from the University of Waterloo will help mining companies better understand the negative societal and environmental impacts of mine-waste disasters, known as tailings…
CEC announces youth innovation challenge winners
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has announced the winners of the fifth annual Youth Innovation Challenge, selected among submissions from Canada, Mexico and the…
Deep Dive: Community Centre Reduces Energy Consumption By Half
By Zack Metcalfe The AYR Motor Centre in Woodstock, New Brunswick, is this town’s single largest consumer of electricity. In fact, since opening its doors…
University of Ottawa appoints director of planetary health
As part of the University of Ottawa’s efforts in sustainability and social accountability, the Faculty of Medicine has appointed Dr. Husein Moloo as Director of…
New accessible environmental enforcement info service in Alberta
The Alberta government is launching a new web-based service to provide Albertans with free and direct access to environmental enforcement history records. The Environmental Historical…
CIBC increases sustainable finance targets
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) recently announced its ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions associated with operational and financing activities by…
CELA calls for action on lead in drinking water
The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is calling on Canadians to recognize the health impacts of hazardous lead in drinking water—and to help advocate for…
CHAR facility receives support to produce renewable power
CHAR Technologies Ltd. will be upgrading its high temperature pyrolysis facility to produce approximately 20,000 GJ/yr of renewable natural gas (RNG), with the support of…
RemTech 2021 conference schedule now available
The Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) has released the schedule for the upcoming Remediation Technologies Symposium 2021 (RemTech™ 2021), a popular remediation technology event…
Cleantech and renewable energy investments surge
A green investment wave is washing over Canada, according to a recent financial analysis of the green economy. Cleantech and renewable energy companies in the…
Renewable Energy and Building Initiatives Open Doors to Net Zero Homes
By Anna DeSimone Thanks to sweeping initiatives across the nation, the dream of having a net zero home is within for reach for Canada’s homeowners…
Urgency for climate change action is surging but public confidence is weak
The University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy program released new survey results tracking Canadians’ views about action on climate change. The results provide a timely snapshot…
Network to boost natural products and tech in Canada
Canada’s natural products sector has the potential to offer vast environmental, health and economic benefits to Canadians. This includes everything from agriculture to wastewater treatment,…
Inaugural green and inclusive building funds awarded
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna has announced the first recipients of the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program, which supports green and…
GFL Environmental closes acquisition of Terrapure
GFL Environmental Inc., a leading environmental services company, has closed the previously announced $927.5 million acquisition of the environmental and solid waste business of Terrapure…
Circular economy business accelerator launches in Ontario
The Guelph Smart Cities Office, 10C and Innovation Guelph are launching the Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL) Activate Circular Accelerator program, a new circular business accelerator initiative…
$796 million to protect biodiversity and combat climate change
The federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced up to $796 million in funding to support…
Investment for first made-in-Canada electric vehicle
The Government of Canada has announced a $5-million FedDev Ontario investment for the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) to support Project Arrow, the automotive industry’s…
Crisis Communication: How to Turn a Code Red into Climate Action
By Connie Vitello This week the world’s leading authority on global climate change issued a “code red.” This comes as no surprise to Canadians who…
Indigenous-led conservation initiatives receive support
Indigenous Guardians and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) initiatives across Canada recognize the many lessons that can be learned from Indigenous partners when it…
Scotiabank closes inaugural $1B sustainability bond
Scotiabank announced the closing of its inaugural USD $1 billion three-year Sustainability Bond offering, in support of the bank’s commitment to making a positive impact…
IEA report to empower smart cities toward net zero
Cities cities can play a central role to accelerate progress towards clean, low-carbon, resilient and inclusive energy systems. This idea was recognized by climate and…