Saturday, June 21, 2025
Advancing hydrogen as a replacement for carbon fuels
University of Toronto researchers are working to improve a device used for splitting the water molecule. While the notion of using hydrogen for energy has…
Decarbonization
New battery could outlast EVs and be used for grid energy
There’s a big push underway to increase the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries powering electric vehicles (EVs) on the road today. By law, in the United…
Largest competitive energy procurement in Ontario’s history
The Ontario government is expanding the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history by 50 per cent to meet soaring energy demand. The government…
Top 10 weather stories illuminate impacts of climate change
Climate change has led to another record-breaking year of warmth across the globe, along with the second-hottest November that has been documented. The data points…
Lakeridge Logistics Centre is east GTA’s first fully net zero carbon designed property
Lakeridge Logistics Centre, Canada’s largest speculative industrial property, is now available for lease by global commercial real estate advisor, Avison Young. At 1.2 million square…
Innagreen and Cowessess First Nation open Bekevar Wind Farm
Innagreen, the global renewable energy investment platform, and Cowessess First Nation recently opened the Bekevar Wind Farm. Located in Saskatchewan, Bekevar will supply 200MW of…
Decarbonizing data centres by optimizing resource efficiency
Estimates suggest that global data centre energy consumption has the potential to double by 2026. As the energy demands from technology providers grow, various renewable…
Public consultation launched for CEC’s “Reaching Horizon 2030” initiative
The Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is seeking input from individuals and communities across North America to help shape the future of…
Mapping project on green infrastructure to improve climate resilience in B.C.
This year, the Green Roof Infrastructure Network (GRIN) launched a groundbreaking project to bring climate action and resilience to communities across British Columbia (B.C.) through…
Schneider Electric partnership to improve accuracy of decarbonization data
Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and One Click LCA, the leading sustainability software platform for construction and…
Net Zero corporate progress report results revealed
As global companies face mounting pressure from investors, regulators and the public, sustainability has become a critical aspect of business strategy. With this in mind,…
Humber Polytechnic on track to be the first higher education institution to hit net zero
Taking action in response to the climate crisis, Humber Polytechnic is significantly accelerating its sustainability goals, advancing its net-zero carbon target by more than two…
GHD awarded federal contract to support net-zero fleet goals
GHD, a global professional services company operating in the water, transportation, environmental and energy markets, announces a strategic project with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to…
How to procure with purpose in the carbon removal market
Carbon Removal Canada released a new policy report, “Procuring with Purpose: Canada’s Opportunity to Shape the Carbon Removal Market,” advising how the government can build a…
Environment Minister announces major Canadian-led climate finance platform at COP29
To kick off his participation at the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Steven Guilbeault,…
Greenwashing or Groundbreaking? The realities of low carbon cement
Before you buy in, find out which solutions are worth your trust—and your investment. By Randy Gue Can you name the most used material in…
City of Toronto awards Veolia contract to operate anaerobic facility
The United Nations and other global organizations have recognized emissions from food and other organic wastes as a leading contributor to unacceptable levels of greenhouse…
Feds release draft regulations to cap pollution and Alberta’s premier is “pissed”
The oil and gas sector is Canada’s largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution, and emissions from part of the sector continue to grow. As…
Decarbonization investments during Ottawa’s hottest Halloween on record
Looks like climate action is on the agenda in Canada’s capital this Halloween. Ottawa’s forecast high of 23 degrees Celsius is 1.5 degrees above the…
Gleichen Solar Project in Alberta commences construction
Construction is well underway at the Gleichen Solar Project site which will bring online over 13 megawatts of clean, renewable energy to surrounding communities in…
Ontario government releases plan to reduce province-wide emissions
The Ontario government has released Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future: The Pressing Case for More Power, outlining the challenges facing the province as demand for energy continues…
CIMA+ welcomes new director responsible for decarbonizing buildings
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms, recently announced the nomination of Martino Fanfani as senior director of Buildings East Ontario. In this…
Is it time to nip the bud off the wood pellet industry?
By Donald MacCallum A little known but fast-growing industry has been causing a disturbance in the Canadian environmental space recently, as the burning of wood…
Co-operators opens new zero carbon head office in Guelph
Co-operators recently celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters, consolidating five southern Ontario locations and approximately 1,200 staff into a state-of-the-art facility at 101…