Saturday, July 26, 2025
Nova Scotia community projects to reduce emissions
Nova Scotia communities are pursuing clean energy projects with funding from the Low Carbon Communities program. “Communities across Nova Scotia have shown that they want…
Catch a Carbon-Negative Ride: RNG crucial to fulfilling zero-emission transit commitments
By Dr. Josipa Petrunić The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated transit agencies’ ridership and revenue, and many agencies have minimal budgets left to transition away from…
New research on actions that accelerate climate-driven floods
A study of more than 2,000 streams around North America found that those altered by human activity are at greater risk of flooding. The study,…
Alberta supports STEM learning opportunities for women
Women are under-represented in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professions; making up half of Alberta’s population but only representing about one-third of enrolments and…
B.C. recycling stewardship group marks 30th anniversary
The Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), a not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of scrap tires in British Columbia, announced that B.C.’s scrap tire…
Good Intentions or Greenwashing? Corporate climate responsibility versus environmental claims
As efforts to address climate change ramp up it is likely that efforts to scrutinize and criticize such efforts will also ramp up. The generic,…
Researchers outline decarbonization scenarios to meet targets
In accordance with the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, the federal government must present, by the end of March, details of its plan to reduce…
Canadians have guarded enthusiasm toward electric vehicles
The electrification of automobiles is the biggest change occurring in the auto industry over the past 100 years. But a recent survey indicates that Canadians…
Ontario amends assessment process for clean energy projects
As part of ongoing efforts to modernize the province of Ontario’s 50-year-old environmental assessment program, the Ontario government announced changes to build low-risk waterpower projects…
WSP appoints new strategic advisory and innovation leader
As Vice President, Strategic Advisory and Innovation, Philippe Morais will serve as the WSP in Canada leader to help clients address their priorities in the…
Investments to help meet climate and net-zero emissions targets
Working in partnership with the Government of Canada and visionary companies, Sustainable Development Technology (SDTC) Canada is supporting entrepreneurs to unlock their potential to become…
Lessons in ESG: The road to net zero is paved by board education
By Helle Bank Jorgensen As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues climb higher up the business news agenda, board directors, senior executives and shareholders are…
Top 200 publicly traded low carbon companies revealed
As You Sow and Corporate Knights today released their ninth update of the Carbon Clean200, a list of 200 publicly traded companies that are leading…
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy names new CEO
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has appointed Jochen Eickholt, a member of the executive board at Siemens Energy as its chief executive officer. Eickholt will take…
New national consultation process to curb plastic pollution
Plastic pollution litters communities, waterways, and natural spaces across Canada. Every year, Canadians throw away three million tonnes of plastic waste, less than 10 per…
Dodging the Peak: Smart grid to cut carbon and incorporate renewables
By Zack Metcalfe Picture Saint John in the throes of autumn. Temperatures are cool but predictable, the city’s electrical grid smoothly supplies its 36,000 customers,…
Call for proposals for Indigenous-led clean fuels projects
Clean fuels, such as advanced biofuels and hydrogen, play an essential role in contributing to Canada’s plan to reach net zero by 2050. Recognizing the unique opportunities…
Health Canada releases report on health effects of climate change
This climate crisis has taken lives in extreme heat waves, and is increasing risks to Canadians from flooding, and from respiratory illnesses like asthma. With…
First Canadian diesel-electric ship sets sail on maiden voyage
The M/V Nukumi, Canada Steamship Lines’ (CSL) new purpose-designed self-unloading ship built to service Windsor Salt, departed on her maiden voyage recently. The cutting-edge vessel…
New Age for Energy: Why now is the time for utility enterprises to go green
By Tom Mosseau Since the United Nations’ Earth Summit in 1992, countries throughout the world have been striving to mitigate climate change and adopt renewable…
Research on clean economy occupation pathways in Canada
The labour market is in constant evolution, from workers undergoing training to gain new skills, to considering completely new career paths. The World Economic Forum…
Ontario communities reducing electricity through innovation
With electricity consumption projected to rise, Ontario’s communities and businesses are developing innovative energy management solutions that help make the electricity system more efficient, affordable,…
Report on monitoring Earth’s environment through satellite
Satellites provide a unique perspective of our planet, support cutting-edge science, and enable applications and services in many areas critical to the health and well-being…
Industry recommendations on building a climate resilient Ontario
Ontario’s rapidly changing climate will increase the likelihood of weather events such as flooding and extreme heat in coming decades. The province needs to focus…