Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Wildfires burn, air quality advisories issued on Clean Air Day
As wildfires continue to burn in provinces across Canada, and as national air quality advisories are issued, Canadians are becoming aware of the need to…
Air Quality
Federal call for proposals to decarbonize on-road transportation
The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a new call for proposals to support research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects that will help lower or eliminate…
Clean Air Partnership releases energy labeling guide for municipalities
Clean Air Partnership (CAP) launched its latest report, entitled Advancing Energy Labeling in the Residential Sector – A Guide for Canadian Municipalities, which highlights the need…
Environmental strategies for sharing the air on World Clean Air Day
Today delegates from North America are gathering in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies and this year’s theme,…
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…
EnviroTech 2022 calls for technical abstracts
The Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) has announced that EnviroTech 2022 is returning as an in-person event and will be held April 20-22 at…
First Agreement in Canada to Cut Carbon Impact of Air Travel
Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and Air Canada are signing a new partnership to reduce carbon emissions and advance a green and sustainable aviation sector. The…
ESAA Releases Agenda for Virtual EnviroTech 2021
On June 2 and 3, 2021, the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) will present a virtual edition of EnviroTech, its annual conference on key…
ESAA Calls for Abstracts for Virtual EnviroTech Conference
With the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) EnviroTech conference will once again be on-line, scheduled for June 2nd and 3rd.…
Federal Review of Fuel Efficiency Standards Confirms Environmental Benefits
The federal government is taking action to cut pollution from the transportation sector, which accounts for one-quarter of Canada’s overall emissions. By requiring light-duty vehicles…
New National Air Regulations to Reduce Petrochemical Pollution
The Government of Canada has finalized national regulations that will reduce pollution from petroleum and petrochemical facilities across the country, including in Sarnia, Mississauga, Montréal,…
Government Funds for Zero Emissions Vehicle Manufacturing in Ontario
The Government of Canada and the Ontario government are supporting measures to accelerate the clean energy transition, making zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) more affordable while investing…
Federal Funds to Transition Coal-Generated Power Jobs in Saskatchewan and Alberta
Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, announced $5.8 million in funding to support 12…
TIER Fund to Support Industry Emission Reduction Programs
The Alberta government is investing a substantial $750 million from its Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund, which is funded by large industrial facilities, to…
Researchers Reveal Flaws in Linking COVID-19 and Air Pollution
Carleton University’s Paul Villeneuve and McGill University’s Mark Goldberg have published new research calling into question reported links between air pollution and mortality from COVID-19.…
Online event for Ontario environment and cleantech sector
In partnership with the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA), we are pleased to offer a joint invitation to the annual Environment and Cleantech Business +…
SFU Researchers Develop Roadmap for B.C. Vehicle Emission Reductions
Ground transportation is responsible for almost a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions globally—and account for about 40 per cent of emissions in British Columbia. Increasing…
New funds for B.C. electric vehicle network
Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $380,000 investment to help the Corporation District of the Summerland build 22 electric vehicle (EV) chargers…
Federal Government Supports Algoma Steel’s Climate Action Initiatives
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of approximately $4 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support Algoma Steel Inc.’s climate action…
New EV stations to reduce emissions in Canadian parks
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Jonathan Wilkinson, has announced that 28 of the most popular Parks Canada places…
Alberta Investing in Cleantech to Reduce Emissions and Create Jobs
The Alberta government is investing $10 million into three projects through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system which came into effect on January…
COVID-19 Business Re-Occupancy Risk Assessment Strategies
One of Canada’s largest environmental, engineering, building science, and health & safety consulting firms recently hosted a webinar – COVID-19 Business Re-Occupancy – to bring…
Canadians Take Virtual Action on Clean Air Day
As many Canadians continue to practice physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has provided online resources to help recognize the importance…
Quebec and California to Hold Cap-and-Trade Emissions Auction
Quebec’s Ministry of Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change or Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC) and the…