Tag: COVID-19
Climate-related risks dominate Global Risks Report 2022
Climate risks dominate global concerns as the world enters the third year of the pandemic. According to the Global Risks Report 2022, while the top...
Trent University ranked first for sustainability education
Trent University is one of Canada’s top three environmental universities and number one in Canada for sustainability education and research, according to the 2021...
Environment minister’s new mandate and to-do list for 2022
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has provided updated mandates for his ministers, including Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault.
“During a difficult time,...
Women’s Work: How to Empower More Women to Enter and...
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....
Environmental Testing Can Catch COVID-19 Outbreaks Faster
A study at three Calgary hospitals has proven that testing wastewater for COVID-19 can help identify cases and predict outbreaks in individual high-risk facilities.
The...
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna Makes Big Moves for a Green Recovery
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 address...
Report Warns Climate Change to Increase Health Costs and Inequities
Governments can save lives and minimize costs by investing proactively in measures that improve people's health and security in the face of rising climate...
Funds to Turn Old Plastic Into New Opportunities in B.C.
Turning plastics from old car batteries into new ones, developing artificial intelligence to sort plastics for recycling, and supporting local micro-recycling facilities are among...
Survey Reveals Concern for Achieving Net Zero Targets
A survey by GHD, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, has found that only 47 per cent of Canadian consumers and 42 per...
Prime Minister Takes Stronger Action on Climate Change
During today’s Leaders Summit on Climate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced that Canada will enhance emissions reduction target under the Paris Agreement – known...