Friday, May 30, 2025
New funds for remediating damaged wetlands across Alberta
The Alberta government is investing $8.7 million to construct new wetlands and restore damaged wetlands across the province. Alberta’s wetlands play an important role in…
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Science, engineering and art merge to shine a light on airborne pollution
York University researchers are working to make invisible air pollution visible through an innovative project that merges art, science and engineering. Focusing on the threats…
GTA industrial facility achieves zero-carbon building design certification
Pure Industrial, one of Canada’s leading providers of industrial real estate, announced that its property Lakeridge Logistics Centre (LLC) has achieved Zero-Carbon Building™ (ZCB) Design…
ArcelorMittal in Que. faces 200 charges under the Fisheries Act
On April 30, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement laid 200 charges against ArcelorMittal Canada inc. for violation of subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act. Under subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act, it is…
How SME manufacturers can lead Canada’s green transition
Small and medium-sized manufacturers across Canada are facing a defining moment. As larger organizations look to green their supply chains, and governments tighten regulations, manufacturers…
Restoring oil wells back to nature with new ecological methods
In what could represent a milestone in ecological restoration, researchers have implemented a method capable of restoring peatlands at tens of thousands of oil and…
Ontario government must answer for climate record in historic youth climate case
The youth-led Mathur case is heading back to court. Today, the Supreme Court of Canada has rejected Ontario’s request to appeal a landmark decision from…
B.C. streamlines permitting process for renewable energy projects
The Province of British Columbia is taking action to speed up permitting for renewable-energy projects to meet growing demand for clean power, address climate change…
Environmental Trust Fund supports 196 projects in New Brunswick
Nearly 200 community-based projects across the Province of New Brunswick are sharing $9.7 million from the Environmental Trust Fund. The 196 initiatives have a range…
Carney calls for strength across the nation and protection of natural resources
Led by Mark Carney, the Liberal Party of Canada will form a fourth consecutive government, with minority status, which took longer to determine than usual.…
How green bond labelling impacts investment behaviour
The Smart Prosperity Institute, a Canadian research network and think tank, has shared significant new research findings on green bonds and sustainable finance. The study…
Manifest Climate’s AI-powered platform expands availability
Manifest Climate, a leading AI-powered platform for sustainability research and reporting, is now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace and Microsoft AppSource. This expanded availability brings…
New Lawson Climate Institute at U of T will accelerate climate solutions
The University of Toronto (U of T) is launching a new institute to leverage the university’s expertise in addressing the climate crisis across a diverse…
RemTech 2025 announces call for abstracts
The Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) is pleased to announce that early bird registration is open for the 24th edition of RemTech 2025, which…
Canada’s first-of-its-kind bioinnovation centre opening in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia will soon be a major player in the world of bioinnovation thanks to the newly opened Neptune BioInnovation Centre in Dartmouth. The centre…
Environmentalists pay tribute to Pope Francis for commitment to nature and climate justice
Environmental leaders around the world are paying tribute to Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away earlier today, on Easter…
Engaging communities at the CanREA Operators Summit
More than 325 members of the clean energy community came together at the fifth annual edition of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) Operators Summit,…
Relationship Protocol advances First Nations climate solutions
The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) have entered into a Relationship Protocol to strengthen First Nations climate leadership, advance climate priorities,…
Record-breaking annual growth in renewable power capacity
There was a massive increase in renewable power capacity during 2024, according to the Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 report, released by the International Renewable Energy…
Federal Election: Environmental platforms in focus
We’re at the halfway point to the snap federal election on April 28, 2025. According to an Abacus Data survey of 1,900 Canadian adults, which…
Spotlight on Sustainability: OCUSP advances collective campus knowledge and impact
The Ontario College and University Sustainability Professionals (OCUSP) network has long been at the forefront of sustainability leadership within Ontario’s post-secondary sector. As a dynamic…
Stantec acquires Ryan Hanley, an Irish engineering and environmental consultancy
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has acquired Ryan Hanley, a 150-person engineering and environmental consultancy with locations across Ireland. Ryan Hanley will…
Celebrating a decade of cleantech innovation at LumeSmart Earth Day 2025
LumeSmart Earth Day 2025 is celebrating 10 years of innovation and empowering cleantech leaders, start-ups, and youth on April 15, 2025 at the MaRS Discovery…
Environmental Summit sets the tone for innovation and collaboration in the industry
The Environmental Summit, presented by the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA), recently took place at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge. The two-day Summit included inspiring keynote…