Wednesday, April 16, 2025
As Canada sets out to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050, renewable energy systems, such as wind, solar, and storage, are going to take…
Costa Rica had been on my bucket list for years. But work deadlines, family obligations, hockey tournaments, and pandemic roadblocks have taken precedence. Sound familiar?…
Canada’s record on contaminated sites cleanups has been controversial at times. The notorious Sydney Tar Ponds in Nova Scotia comes to mind. However, it has…
We’ve all read about high profile, complex environmental cases, usually after the decision is released. Ever wonder how an environmental case is forged and defended…
Today, on Earth Day, the sun was shining and the birds were singing as Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and…
Today the partners involved in the cleanup of Randle Reef — the largest remediation project in the Canadian Great Lakes — highlighted the completion of…
The number of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) post-secondary programs and careers is on the rise. One study indicates that 43.6 per cent…
The wildfires have been burning, too many towns have been flooding, and the permafrost in the north is melting. Canadians are more motivated than ever…
Canada’s environmental sector is forecast to see 173,000 net environmental job openings by 2025 — but effectively filling these roles may be a challenge. Creating a more…
Developed away from the political arena, standards offer government and industry an objective option for addressing some of today’s most pressing issues. The diverse, consensus-based…
Environment Journal is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) as a finalist in the category of…
This summer, Canada has experienced some of the hottest temperatures in its recorded history, with wildfires in British Columbia and Ontario and devastating drought across…
By Connie Vitello This week the world’s leading authority on global climate change issued a “code red.” This comes as no surprise to Canadians who…
Did you know that it can take over 450 years for a single plastic water bottle to decompose? Meanwhile, one million single-use plastic water bottles…
By Connie Vitello The scarcity of women in the environment sector and working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) positions is an ongoing concern.…
How Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna is supporting a cleaner, greener, more inclusive Canada. By Connie Vitello Catherine McKenna presented a confident keynote…
The Canadian government has informed the country of its plan to develop all future infrastructure through a green lens. This is a key pillar to…
Carole Saab, the chief executive officer of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) brings a clear and ambitious vision for Canadian municipalities on the national…
Recent resolutions from the Canadian government and an increasing number of Canadian businesses indicate clear commitments to reduce climate warming emissions that pollute the environment.…
The Ontario regulation that limits concentrations of contaminants caused by air pollution have been revised to improve environmental protection and modernize the permitting system. The…
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), established by Canada, Mexico and the United States through the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation, brings together a…
At this extraordinary moment in time, while Canadians are concerned about the global health crisis and job security, they are also indicating support for a…
On September 24, 2020, Jeff Yurek, Ontario’s Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, addressed the first virtual Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum presented…
With the COVID-19 crisis reinvigorating the spirit of teamwork and stewardship across the country, the team at Environment Journal and parent company Actual Media is…