Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Climate commitments ahead of COP26 fall short, net-zero pledges provide hope
New and updated global climate commitments fall far short of what is needed to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, leaving the world on…
Sustainability
RBC releases report on the $2 trillion transition to net zero
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Economics and Thought Leadership team set out on a year-long research project to map out some of the necessary…
Funds available for clean energy initiatives in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia communities that want to pursue clean energy projects can now apply for funding through the Low Carbon Communities program. “We have a strong…
World’s largest miners pledge net zero carbon emissions
The world’s top miners have committed to a goal of net zero direct and indirect carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner, according to the International…
Severn Suzuki commences role as executive director
Severn Suzuki joined the David Suzuki Foundation as executive director on September 20, 2021. After settling in she provides an introduction to her background, a…
B.C. communities to benefit from green infrastructure upgrades
People in communities throughout British Columbia can look forward to improved environmental infrastructure thanks to a $270-million partnership between the provincial and federal governments. “Everyone…
Leveraging OPG’s clean electricity to power new vessels
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is helping lead the transition to transportation electrification — including two new electric ferries that recently arrived in Quebec City and…
WWF launches 10-year biodiversity regeneration plan
World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) has launched a new 10-year plan—Regenerate Canada—that is responsive to that urgency and sets ambitious goals for stewardship and restoration…
Green and sustainable destinations highlighted
The 6th edition of the Global Green Destinations Days (GGDD) is taking place as a free conference on October 4th – 7th. The conference is the annual flagship…
Canada joins over 40 countries to prepare for COP26
Six years ago, the world came together to sign onto the Paris Agreement—an historic agreement amongst nations to ambitiously fight climate change and adapt to…
Smart building tech increases energy efficiency in Calgary
TELUS Smart Building has partnered with Calgary, Alberta-based real estate developer and investment company Arlington Street Investments to bring smart building technology to a Calgary retail…
Report reveals the cost of climate change on infrastructure
The Climate Institute for Climate Choices has released its third report in its Costs of Climate Change series. According to to the report, UNDER WATER:…
Trendsetting environmental companies recognized in ROB ranking
The green economy in Canada is growing at a rapid rate. But which are the up and coming companies making the most waves in the…
Artificial intelligence to assess climate change tipping points
Academic researchers are developing artificial intelligence that could assess climate change tipping points. The deep learning algorithm could act as an early warning system against…
New managing director for Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation has welcomed Caroline Metz as the new Managing Director, Economics and Resiliency. The centre is located at the University…
Green legislation and impact on sustainability in fashion industry
With environmental legislation catching up to sustainability claims and buzzwords, the fashion industry is scrambling to change how it’s talking about sustainability and producer responsibility.…
Quebec joins coalition to accelerate zero-emission vehicles
The Quebec government is taking part in the work of the Multi-State ZEV Task Force, a coalition of 16 U.S. states that will work together…
Ontario releases report on sustainability of forest resources
The Ontario government has released its State of Ontario’s Natural Resources – Forests 2021 report, providing important information about the health and well-being of forests, communities…
New electric vehicle plant, innovation centre for Montreal
Electric school bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric is building a $185 million battery manufacturing plant and innovation centre near Montreal, Quebec, which will be able…
SNC-Lavalin releases vision for engineering a sustainable society
SNC-Lavalin, a global professional services and project management company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, has released its 2020 Sustainability Report: Our Vision for Engineering a Sustainable…
Tree Canada adds to urban canopy on National Tree Day
Today, Tree Canada, the only national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments, will plant 3,000 trees in 12…
Gallery exhibit on architecture for environmental catastrophe
The Survival Architecture and the Art of Resilience exhibit, which presents a provocative demonstration of art and design’s role in helping humans adapt to an…
B.C. community designated UNESCO biosphere region
The Canadian Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced that the Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Region in British Columbia has received…
U of T launches new Master of Environment and Sustainability program
The University of Toronto is opening the application process for its new Master of Environment & Sustainability (MES) for Fall 2022 through an online application…