Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Halifax enables more sustainable transportation options
The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched a new campaign to help encourage the use of sustainable transportation as people begin to return to work and…
Governance
North American cooperation on climate change and environmental justice
“Climate Change and Environmental Justice Solutions,” is the theme of the 28th session of the virtual North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Annual Council…
Saskatchewan prioritizes carbon capture and storage projects
Saskatchewan Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre recently announced the provincial government’s key priorities to advance private sector investment in carbon capture utilization and storage…
Report reveals Montreal Protocol averted additional global warming
The Montreal Protocol, which phased out the use of ozone-depleting chemicals, not only saved the ozone layer, but also staved off an additional 2.5 degrees…
U.S. launches $1B program for climate mitigation
As part of their efforts to be proactive about weather and climate disasters, our neighbours to the south are funding efforts to improve response efforts…
Research aims to prevent environmental disasters with mine waste
New research from the University of Waterloo will help mining companies better understand the negative societal and environmental impacts of mine-waste disasters, known as tailings…
University of Ottawa appoints director of planetary health
As part of the University of Ottawa’s efforts in sustainability and social accountability, the Faculty of Medicine has appointed Dr. Husein Moloo as Director of…
Funding for green and community infrastructure in PEI
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced funding for nine green and community infrastructure projects across the province. “Investments in green and community infrastructure means investing in the…
Urgency for climate change action is surging but public confidence is weak
The University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy program released new survey results tracking Canadians’ views about action on climate change. The results provide a timely snapshot…
Inaugural green and inclusive building funds awarded
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna has announced the first recipients of the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program, which supports green and…
$796 million to protect biodiversity and combat climate change
The federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced up to $796 million in funding to support…
Indigenous-led conservation initiatives receive support
Indigenous Guardians and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) initiatives across Canada recognize the many lessons that can be learned from Indigenous partners when it…
Scotiabank closes inaugural $1B sustainability bond
Scotiabank announced the closing of its inaugural USD $1 billion three-year Sustainability Bond offering, in support of the bank’s commitment to making a positive impact…
IEA report to empower smart cities toward net zero
Cities cities can play a central role to accelerate progress towards clean, low-carbon, resilient and inclusive energy systems. This idea was recognized by climate and…
Canada Post Commits to Achieve Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
Canada Post has adopted a science-based target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 per cent by 2030, an initial target that will…
IPCC Releases “Code Red” Global Climate Report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) — the United Nations (UN) body that assesses the science of climate change — has released its sixth…
Shoreline Cleanup in B.C. Expands with Three New Projects
Three new projects, in partnership with coastal Indigenous Nations, will target marine debris along British Columbia’s shoreline, including more remote areas in Haida Gwaii and…
Funding for Environmental Monitoring and Research Projects in NWT
The Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program is providing $1.7 million in 2021/22 to support 28 monitoring and research projects. Funding recipients include Indigenous governments…
WSP Canada’s New Team Tackles Biodiversity
WSP Canada has announced that it is growing its biodiversity team, which is dedicated to improving the quality of ecosystems in communities and industries across…
Toronto to Produce Renewable Energy from Green Bin Organics
The City of Toronto will start producing renewable gas (RNG) from Green Bin organic waste and injecting it into the natural gas grid in the…
New Green Municipal Funds for B.C. Communities
Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Joanne Vanderheyden, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have announced $1.76-million of new investments through…
Pan-Canadian Team to Create Standards for Environmental DNA
Natural resource management decisions made by Canadian communities, Indigenous peoples, industries and regulators need timely and relevant information regarding risk and impacts of human activities,…
Science and Technology Internships Available
Youth play an important role in shaping the future of Canada’s economy. The Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program – Green Jobs provides wage subsidies…
Canadian Renewable Energy Deals on the Rise
Renewable energy projects are on the rise in Canada, especially in Alberta, according to a recent report from the Pembina Institute. The report points to…