Tuesday, May 6, 2025
PFAS in Canadian Provinces: Where are the environmental regulations?
Per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) are all around us, in many places. You can find these persistent contaminants in our soils, water, and in our…
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District Energy Projects: Putting municipalities on the path to net zero
Making tangible progress on climate goals in a country as spread out and geographically diverse as Canada was always going to be a challenge. Following…
Market Watch: Renewable energy on the rise
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada has maintained the base interest rate of 4.5%, unchanged from our past edition. Some expected another increase while…
Policy Perspectives: Why is Canada having such a tough time meeting emission reduction targets?
A recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) on global methane emissions helps clarify why Canada is having such a difficult time meeting its…
Powerful Partnership: Historic biomass agreement helps Indigenous community go off-grid
The energy sector currently generates about three-quarters of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally. Replacing polluting energy sources with renewable energy is clearly the answer to…
Due Diligence: Consider environmental components of project planning to save time and money
So, you’re considering buying or leasing land for new infrastructure or services. Have you also considered your environmental due diligence needs? As an environmental scientist,…
Market Watch: Putting the spotlight on the rising value of Canadian cleantech
By James Sbrolla I’m excited to launch this new column on the EnvironmentJournal platform. After decades of twists and turns in the environmental market, it’s…
Net Zero Now: Four steps to improve climate policies in the workplace
Last year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules that would require publicly traded companies to disclose their climate-related risks. According to…
An Agreement to Act Upon: UN Biodiversity Conference creates a plan to protect nature
COP15 was a historic conference, bringing close to 200 nations together to create a concrete plan to protect and restore nature. While politicians and government…
The Sky’s the Limit: Measuring trees and tracking carbon sequestration
Imagine for a moment that your company or organization owns a tract of undeveloped land and you’re wondering how it will fit into your net…
10 Hot Trends: Contemplating tech for a climate-impacted future
Almost 99 per cent of more than 15,000 global early technology adopters say that they expect to be proactively using internet and connectivity-based solutions by…
Trucking Right Along: Unique remediation solutions for a remote First Nations community
Pikangikum First Nation is an Ojibway First Nation community located on the shores of Pikangikum Lake in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario. The community…
Investing in 2023? Developing cleantech — here and abroad — is now big business
From precision farming to energy infrastructure, all indicators show that Canada is poised for future growth in clean technology. This was the focus of discussions…
Excess Soils: Ready for a new era in regulation and resource recovery?
Soils play a key role in sustaining ecosystems that are vital for human health and that are used for a number of products and services…
Biodiversity: Answering five threats with ten innovative solutions
SPONSORED STORY Up to one million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction, many within decades, according to a recent United Nations report.…
NextGen Perspectives: Young diplomats engage on international finance and climate action abroad
The annual meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private…
Supporting Energy Sovereignty: Advancing Indigenous-led renewable energy at COP27
National non-profit Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) highlighted Indigenous and community-led renewable energy projects as the future of climate action during COP27, the 2022 United Nations…
The Cost of Climate Change: Understanding the economics of climate action and inaction
SPONSORED By Christina Schwantes, Rick Alsop, and Reem Hamzeh Regardless of how climate change advances over the coming years, it will require significant investment to…
Brownie Awards 2022 Winners: Celebrating brownfield champions and evolving environmental policies
Last night, industry leaders involved in the redevelopment and revitalization of brownfield properties were honoured as part of the 23rd Annual Brownie Awards, presented by…
Brownie Awards 2022 Finalists: The visionaries and innovators in Canadian brownfields rehabilitation
The Brownie Awards are just one week away. The annual awards gala, presented in partnership between the Canadian Brownfields Network and Actual Media Inc., brings…
Powerful Capability: Stronger and speedier policy support needed to transform the Canadian grid
As Canada sets out to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050, renewable energy systems, such as wind, solar, and storage, are going to take…
Natural Capital: A new green asset class is on the horizon
As millions of Canadians are struggling financially through the rising interest rate environment and high inflation, which is also impacting their lifetime savings, many are…
Powerful Initiative: Indigenous energy partnerships that emphasize cultural values
Sitansisk (St. Mary’s First Nation) rests off the shores of the Wolastoq (Saint John River), much of it within the city limits of the provincial…
Brownie Awards 2022: Finalists revealed, featuring projects from across the country
Dedicated to the rehabilitation and revitalization of sites that were once contaminated, under-utilized, and undeveloped, the Brownie Awards provide annual recognition and celebration of brownfield…