Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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…
environment
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…
Strengthening the economy with climate action at GLOBExCHANGE
“Each year, we spend about $1 billion combatting wildfires, and this is only rising,” warned federal Minister of Environment Steven Guilbeault at the GLOBExCHANGE conference…
Soil survey seeks to address critical gaps in data
An important project funded by the Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Social Sciences and…
Delivering solutions for community sustainability across the country
By Andrew Macklin As the Sustainable Communities Conference wrapped up, the hundreds of delegates still in attendance despite the winter storm gripping the Fredericton Convention…
Feds support first carbon-neutral copper and zinc mine in Canada
The Government of Canada is spending $41 million on a critical minerals mine in Saskatchewan to make it the first “carbon-neutral” copper and zinc mine…
Mangrove Lithium secures financing for North America’s first electrochemical lithium refining facility
Mangrove Lithium, a pioneering lithium conversion company based in Canada, announced the closing of $35 million in financing to begin construction of a groundbreaking lithium…
Fresh insights from the next gen working in remediation
There are unique dynamics impacting early career professionals working in the remediation industry today. From the challenges of remote field work, to juggling project management…
New environmental guidance for construction sites in Nova Scotia
When soil is disturbed at construction and industrial sites it is more prone to erosion, and rain and storms can carry sediment into nearby water.…
Cleantech financing accelerates energy transition at two Quebec colleges
Two Canadian institutions are teaching students about the energy transition and leading by example. As a specialist in financing and managing decarbonization and energy-efficient renovation…