Tuesday, September 9, 2025
EV experts release recommendations for tackling supply crunch
With gas prices soaring, more Canadians are looking to bypass the pump by switching to an electric vehicle. But finding one to buy is a…
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Declaration of intent to form hydrogen alliance between Canada and Germany
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have announced the Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance, an indication of the economic opportunity and job creation potential…
Ambipar Group acquires Ridgeline Canada to grow North American footprint
Ambipar Group is acquiring Edmonton, Alberta-based Ridgeline Canada to grow its North American footprint. Ambipar is a leading global environmental service provider, with over 350…
Canada strikes historic partnerships with German automakers for clean transportation
Historic partnerships have been announced with two leading German automakers in the form of memoranda of understanding with Volkswagen AG and Mercedes-Benz AG. These agreements…
Canadian youth to make history in climate action Charter case
Seven young Ontarians will face down their provincial government in court this September in a crucial moment in the fight against the climate emergency in…
Multi-year remediation project complete at Manitoba’s Ruttan Mine site
The $45 million multi-year remediation project at the abandoned Ruttan Mine is now complete, according to Manitoba’s Minister of Environment, Climate and Parks Minister Jeff…
Jorge Daniel Taillant announced as new executive director of the CEC
The Council of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has announced the appointment of Jorge Daniel Taillant as its tenth executive director. Taillant is a…
Canada on track to hit net zero emissions by 2050, global study finds
New research has revealed the top 10 countries leading the race to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and Canada features, currently sitting in 8th…
Investment to assess Nunavut’s potential for geothermal energy production
The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) announced federal investments of over $1.2 million over three years to support the study of Nunavut’s geothermal potential.…
A robust hydrogen strategy will help with Ontario fuel transition
Transportation is at the centre of the pollution puzzle in most Canadian provinces. In Ontario, the transportation sector consumes 38 per cent of the province’s…
Necessity of climate adaptation in Ontario outlined in new report
Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, has released the Ontario Chapter of the Canada in a Changing Climate: Regional Perspectives Report to help inform and support…
New report on COVID wastewater surveillance released
The Royal Society of Canada has released a policy briefing report on Wastewater Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Canada. The development of the report was…
Canadian company builds circular supply chain for electrification
The continued electrification of society will be key in curbing carbon emissions and mitigating the worst effects of climate change. A major barrier to achieving…
North American clean energy sector to see massive investment interest
With the most recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Bill by the United States Democratic Party, investment inflows into clean energy sectors in the U.S.…
Research grants to support energy transition pathways announced
The Transition Accelerator has announced the recipients of its second Transition Pathways research grant. Launched in April 2021 to develop transformational pathways to reach net-zero…
Environment and climate change youth council confirmed
Who has the determination, collaboration, and creativity needed to find bold, innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges? Canadian youth are setting an example in their…
Ottawa and CIB invest $380 million on zero-emission buses
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has achieved financial close on an investment of up to $380 million with the City of Ottawa to help finance…
USask researchers identifying industry opportunities for bioenergy
University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate student Rory Wheat in the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) is conducting a research project focused to help identify…
Funding gives old plastics new lease on life in B.C.
A $10-million investment in the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund will help grow solutions to reduce plastic pollution, create new products and increase job opportunities in…
Feds launch first call for proposals for net-zero homes and communities program
With 18 per cent of harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming from Canadian buildings, increasing residential energy efficiency is an important part of the federal…
Cleantech pro appointed chief commercial officer at CHAR
Cleantech developer CHAR Technologies Ltd. has welcomed Lewis Smith to the position of chief commercial officer (CCO). With more than 25 years of clean energy…
Green infrastructure improvements on the horizon for the Inuvik region
The Government of Canada is providing more than $12.5 million in funding for two green infrastructure projects in the Town of Inuvik and the Hamlet…
Evergreen Environmental begins work on bioenergy facility in Oshawa
Evergreen Environmental Inc. recently began construction of its anaerobic digestion facility in Oshawa, Ontario. When fully operational in 2025, the state-of-the-art facility will be capable…
Report recommends how to build the bridge to clean economy careers
The Conference Board of Canada’s new report, From Low-Mobility to Rapid-Growth Jobs: How Governments and Agencies Can Build the Bridge to Clean Economy Careers, provides…