Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Protecting northern water supplies from toxic metals with careful remediation
As the climate warms and arctic permafrost thaws, some of the toxic elements locked away in it are starting to emerge and could contaminate the…
Carleton University
Healthier and Happier: The greater benefits of greening cities and conserving nature
I always liked getting outdoors as much as possible, but I didn’t know it was changing or shaping me in any way. I suppose from…
Energy efficiency scorecard shows 38 per cent drop in savings
The 2021 Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard demonstrates a Canada-wide 38 per cent drop in savings from energy efficiency programs. The report calls for more strategic…
Mapping the Most Critical Spots for Conservation in Canada
To stop biodiversity loss, the Canadian government recently committed to protecting 30 per cent of its land and sea by 2030. But making conservation decisions…
Scorecard Reveals How Provinces Rank on Energy Efficiency
The recently released 2020 Canadian Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard provides a comprehensive overview of energy efficiency initiatives across Canada. According to the scorecard, when it…
Call for New Building Code to Meet Net-Zero Commitments
The federal-provincial Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth Climate Change (PCF) calls for all new buildings to be Net-Zero Energy Ready (NZEr) by 2030. However,…
Researchers Reveal Flaws in Linking COVID-19 and Air Pollution
Carleton University’s Paul Villeneuve and McGill University’s Mark Goldberg have published new research calling into question reported links between air pollution and mortality from COVID-19.…
Feds to Fund Energy Efficiency E-Training
Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, recently announced over $200,000 to invest in e-training opportunities for Canadians in the energy efficiency sector, which will prepare them for jobs in…