Sunday, August 17, 2025
Decarbonizing Canada: Climate experts examine strategies toward net zero
The wildfires have been burning, too many towns have been flooding, and the permafrost in the north is melting. Canadians are more motivated than ever…
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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…
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,…
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…
Making Meaningful Progress: Indigenous inclusivity in the Canadian environment sector
Canada’s environmental sector is forecast to see 173,000 net environmental job openings by 2025 — but effectively filling these roles may be a challenge. Creating a more…
Top100 Projects: Large clean infrastructure initiatives in Canada
The 100 largest public sector infrastructure projects under development have reached $273 billion, according to ReNew Canada’s latest Top100 Projects report. Infrastructure development moved ahead at…
Weathering the Storm: Canadian standards to boost climate resilience
Developed away from the political arena, standards offer government and industry an objective option for addressing some of today’s most pressing issues. The diverse, consensus-based…
Transportation Revolution: Take a page out of this book
By Zack Metcalfe Active transportation improves our health and the health of our communities. Leaving your vehicle at home results in several environmental benefits, including…
Radical Collaboration: Accelerating the low-carbon economy in the New Year
By James Viray, Greg Carli, and Michele Villa In many ways, the climate change challenge Canadians face over the coming years is analogous with the…
Get the Dirt on Excess Soils: National perspectives presented at ESS 2021
On December 7, 2021, the Excess Soils Symposium provided an interactive platform for a virtual update on the business of excess soils and new regulations…
Excess Soils Symposium: Find out how to stay in compliance in 2022
The Excess Soils Symposium 2021 provides an interactive platform for a virtual update on the business of excess soils and new regulations impacting construction and cleanup…
The Best in Brownfields: Announcing the Brownie Awards 2021 Winners
The best that Canada has to offer in the redevelopment of brownfield properties across the country were honoured as part of the 22nd Annual Brownie…
Brownie Awards 2021 Finalists: Recognizing the Visionaries and Innovators in Brownfield Rehabilitation
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…
Powerful People: Ensuring Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Solutions
By Zack Metcalfe In 1923, the Maine Public Service (a bygone electrical utility) was keen to build a hydroelectric dam on the Aroostook River flowing…
The Dirt on Environmental Cleanup: Community Engagement
By Corinne Lynds This is the final installment of a three-part series on what you need to know to hire the right contractor for your…
Make it Count: Structuring Climate Finance to Meet COP26 Objectives
By Christina Schwantes and Colin Powell One of the most pressing goals of COP26 is mobilizing climate finance, but we need the right structures in…
The Dirt on Environmental Cleanup: Experience is Key
By Corinne Lynds When it comes to environmental remediation, it could be a simple “dig and dump” project or it could require a multi-disciplinary approach.…
The Dirt on Environmental Cleanup: Where to Start
By Corinne Lynds When it comes to environmental remediation, no two jobs are alike. It could be a simple “dig and dump,” or it could…
Show, Don’t Tell: Making the Case for Electric Vehicles in the Maritimes
By Zack Metcalfe Electric vehicles can’t catch a break. They’re still being accused of being short on range, short on chargers, short on options, too…
Get it Right: What Climate Metrics are You Measuring and Why?
By Jeff Horlor Struggling to assess your progress in improving your climate resilience? There are three broad steps to help an organization get started on…
Reducing Emissions: How to Achieve Net Zero in the Built Environment
By Will Nash The materials that we use to shape the built environment are largely human produced—and it can be easy to forget that all…
Building Resilience: Green Roofs Help Canadian Cities Adapt to Climate Change
By Sasha Aguilera and Dr. Karen Liu Global warming increases the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, rainstorms, and hurricanes. This…
Restore and Regenerate: How to Establish a Circular Economy in the Canadian Market
By Peggy Smedley Since the onset of manufacturing, we have steadily depleted our natural resources in an effort to enjoy our modern-day comforts. Now, we…
Hot Topic: How do the Campaign Climate Action Strategies Stack Up?
This summer, Canada has experienced some of the hottest temperatures in its recorded history, with wildfires in British Columbia and Ontario and devastating drought across…