Monday, June 30, 2025
Game On: What the new national leadership means for the environment
Yesterday, Liberal Party MPs selected its new leader, Mark Carney, who won a strong mandate from the party base — ultimately capturing 86 per cent…
Environment Journal
It’s time for construction project investors to dig into sustainable soil management
Quick, name an integral sector within the construction industry that: • generates billions of dollars in annual costs nationally; • has enormous impacts on environmental…
Strength in Every Story: Connecting women working in the environment sector
As we approach International Women’s Day, people around the world are coming together to recognize and celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The…
Forever Chemicals Under the Microscope: Feds call for comment on PFAS report
The Government of Canada is taking additional steps to address the potential harm of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” commonly…
Veolia to operate and maintain Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy facility
Veolia is strengthening its activities in Canada with the signing of a strategic contract with Metro Vancouver (a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area,…
Wheaton Precious Metals announces winner of inaugural Future of Mining Challenge
Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. announced the winner of its inaugural Future of Mining Challenge: ReThink Milling Inc. has been awarded US $1 million for its…
Environment leader awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
Dr. Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo is being awarded the prestigious…
Arctic study urges stronger climate action to prevent catastrophic warming
Remember when 2°C of global warming was the doomsday scenario? Well, we’re now staring down the barrel of something much worse. From the fish on…
Axing the tax and impacts to decarbonization in Canada
Three out of four of the candidates vying to lead the federal Liberal Party of Canada, and hence to become Canada’s next Prime Minister, have…
Trash to Treasure: Canadian before-and-after projects that transform communities
Who doesn’t love a before-and-after show? There’s something so satisfying about the state of a cluttered and dilapidated home getting cleaned up and turned into…
Manitoba government appoints new chair and members to Clean Environment Commission
The Manitoba government has appointed a new chair and board members to the Clean Environment Commission (CEC), a provincial government agency which focuses on a…
Upcoming symposium on environmental assessment and management
Searching for insights into current and future trends on environmental assessment and management? An upcoming symposium digs deep into these areas and offers a special…
Investments for cleantech in Alberta to reduce emissions
The Alberta government is investing $55 million to help businesses develop technologies that create jobs, lower costs and reduce emissions through the industry-funded TIER program…
Study quantifies clean energy needs to meet net zero targets
The federal government’s plan to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electricity generation by 2050 is impossible in practical terms, according to a new study…
Green Ribbon Panel seeks to secure sustainable energy future amidst tariff threat
The Green Ribbon Panel has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of Canada-US economic cooperation to secure a sustainable energy future and strengthen economic resilience.…
Learn how AI is transforming remediation projects at the Environmental Summit
The upcoming Environmental Summit, presented by the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA), will take place on April 1-3, 2025, at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, a…
B.C. company commercializes ocean-saving robot
A new Canadian innovation is advancing ocean research capabilities to combat biodiversity loss. Ocean Diagnostics Inc. has released Ascension, a 22-pound (10-kilogram) automated robot to…
Maritime municipal electrical utilities unite to embark on the energy transition
Eight municipal electrical utilities from across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have forged an alliance to explore new opportunities, navigate challenges and…
Ontario Election Campaigns: What’s on the menu for the environment?
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called an early election. He says he is seeking a stronger mandate from voters so he can stand up to…
JLL expands sustainability services with dedicated energy practice
JLL, the brand name of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, announced it is boosting its existing Sustainability services by forming the Energy Advisory and Sustainability practice.…
Industry and municipal leaders unite to fast-track cleantech adoption
Foresight Canada has announced the formation of the Cleantech Adoption Platform Advisory Board, a key initiative aimed at accelerating the deployment of vetted sustainable technologies across…
Nanomaterials are emerging as a powerful solution for coastal oil spill cleanup
As climate change puts ecosystems at risk, nanomaterials are emerging as a powerful tool for cleaning up after major oil spills, according to researchers at…
New legislation will support renewable energy projects in B.C.
To ensure rapid permitting and robust regulation of renewable energy projects, the Province of British Columbia will introduce legislation in spring 2025 allowing the regulation…
Market Watch: Political turmoil and future-proofing Canadian cleantech
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada reduced its rate to 3 per cent on January 29, 2025, the sixth consecutive decrease since June. Projections…