Sunday, August 3, 2025
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…
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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:…
Reducing Emissions: How to Achieve Net Zero in the Built Environment
By Will Nash The materials that we use to shape the built environment are largely human produced—and it can be easy to forget that all…
B.C. launches electrification plan
The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro have launched BC Hydro’s new five-year electrification plan. The plan will make it easier and more affordable…
CDPQ launches new net-zero climate strategy
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global investment group, recently announced its ambitious new plan to fight climate change. Since implementing the…
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…
Canada’s zero-emission vehicle supply chain alliance launches
Twenty key players from across Canada’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) landscape came together to launch Accelerate, Canada’s first ZEV supply chain alliance. Accelerate will establish a…
Ontario proposes to extend greenbelt, protect more wetlands
The Ontario government is announcing its intention to add to the Greenbelt wetlands connected to the Bowmanville Creek, Soper Creek, and Wilmot Creek. Following public…
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…
ONEIA launches circular economy directory
As part of its ongoing mission to connect and promote Ontario environment and cleantech companies, the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) is launching a Circular…
Building Resilience: Green Roofs Help Canadian Cities Adapt to Climate Change
By Sasha Aguilera and Dr. Karen Liu Global warming increases the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, rainstorms, and hurricanes. This…
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…
Manitoba calls for proposals on fish and wildlife enhancement
The Manitoba government is announcing a call for applications for fish and wildlife enhancement projects, with funding of up to $950,000 available, according to Agriculture…
Federal election confirms existing environmental policy for Canada
A snap election during the fourth wave of the COVID pandemic has resulted in the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,…
Restore and Regenerate: How to Establish a Circular Economy in the Canadian Market
By Peggy Smedley Since the onset of manufacturing, we have steadily depleted our natural resources in an effort to enjoy our modern-day comforts. Now, we…
Global food and beverage giant commits to plastic reduction
Global food, beverage, and snack giant PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to a 20 per cent reduction in total virgin non-renewable plastic use across its brands…