Sunday, July 27, 2025
Market Watch: Canadian cleantech growth and stocks on the rise
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 5% on April 10, 2024, as it continues with its…
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US EPA finalizes first-ever standard to provide protection from PFAS
On April 10, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure…
Canadian clean energy operators implored to protect infrastructure from climate risk
Nearly 300 people assembled in Calgary, Alberta this week for the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) Operations Summit, the nation’s largest conference and exhibition devoted…
First Nation partnership to power Tilley Solar Project in Alberta
Alexander Business Corporation, First Nation Power Development (FNpower), Concord Green Energy (a subsidiary of Concord Pacific), and the Canada Infrastructure Bank have reached financial close…
Waste Controversy: To burn or not to burn?
While Canada is set to host the next round of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations April 23-29, Canadian groups are raising an alarm about the…
Call2Recycle challenges Canadians to “Take Charge” and recycle batteries
Call2Recycle, Canada’s leading household battery collection and recycling organization, is calling on Canadians to celebrate Earth Month by stepping up their battery recycling to protect…
Event highlights cleantech innovation for converting waste-to-energy
Searching for carbon smart ways to fuel the future? CHAR Technologies Ltd. recently hosted its hybrid annual general meeting (AGM), including an informative overview of…
CBN communicates the benefits of brownfields, calls for awards nominations
Solutions for environmental challenges are not always immediately obvious or straightforward. A recent webinar, presented by the Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN), considered how to communicate…
Nova Scotia government proposes new decarbonization plan
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has submitted a new plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the Government of Canada and has made it…
Policy POV: Green plan gone but not forgotten
The contrast between the environmental policies of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, led by the late Brian Mulroney, and the Conservative Party of Canada,…
Manitoba government introduces legislation to support carbon capture
The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by creating a framework for industries to begin work on underground…
BC Hydro issues call for new clean electricity to power the province
BC Hydro has launched a call for power to ensure that people and businesses will have the clean, affordable electricity needed to power British Columbia’s…
Feds support new green hydrogen project in Newfoundland and Labrador
The Government of Canada is supporting the development of Canada’s first commercial-scale green hydrogen and ammonia facility in Newfoundland and Labrador. World Energy GH2 and…
Alberta Energy Regulator prescribes oil and gas orphan fund levy
In accordance with Part 11 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is prescribing an oil and gas orphan fund levy…
Earth Day campaign kicks off, with focus on active transportation
Earth Day Canada has launched its 2024 campaign spotlighting active and public transport. The campaign, created by Sid Lee, features an animated character promoting an…
New Vancouver hub will accelerate shift to more climate resilient buildings
The newly launched Energize Vancouver resource hub will support Vancouver’s large existing building owners to track and improve energy performance and reduce building emissions. Owners and property…
Groundbreaking Brownfields Case: Budding legal minds explore the art of the argument
By Saul Chernos What does it take to be an environmental lawyer? Answers were in ample supply at the seventh edition of the Willms &…
Challenges to empower the planet launched for Earth Month
April is Earth Month and Arcadia Earth’s “Our Planet Challenge” offers some interesting and accessible options to make a positive difference and to celebrate planet…
How much will you receive from the Canadian carbon rebate?
Canadians across the country are facing the effects of climate change, including more frequent severe weather, droughts, damage to critical infrastructure, and rising food costs…
Ontario’s budget aims to rebuild economy, but causes environmental concern
This week Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, released the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. There are mixed reactions to the province’s attempt at addressing…
Rainbow Lake community and E2E to pilot geothermal energy project
The Town of Rainbow Lake in a remote area of Alberta may soon become one of the first communities in Canada to be powered by…
New investments for green infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan
A joint investment of more than $45 million from federal, provincial, and local governments will support an increased supply of safe and reliable drinking water,…
Stantec selects leader for nature-based solutions practice
Dominic Kempson has been promoted to lead Stantec’s Nature-based Solutions (NbS) practice in Environmental Services (ES), overseeing strategic direction, technical development, and global growth. Kempson…
ACFN sues Alberta Energy Regulator for failure to regulate Kearl toxic spill
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) has served the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) with notice of a lawsuit filed in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench…