Friday, May 30, 2025
“Stubborn optimists” take to the stage at Climate Week NYC
By Colleen Connors Climate Week NYC is back and bigger than ever. Climate Group, the organizers of the “largest annual climate event of its kind,”…
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Initiatives to reduce environmental impact of entertainment production
The entertainment industry in Canada contributes to pollution, waste, gas emissions, and energy consumption. With this in mind, a new media industry coalition and an…
UN Global Compact Network Canada and WSP release TNFD Essentials Guide
The UN Global Compact Network Canada, in partnership with WSP in Canada, has released a new guide focused on providing a starting point for corporate…
An Earthy Arcade: Ecological education through immersive experience
By Claire Latham This summer, Arcadia Earth Toronto invited us to check out their brand new 17,000-square-foot multi-sensory experience, a 10-room art exhibit presented in…
Reflecting on biodiversity progress leading up to COP16
By Patrick Lafrance It’s been nearly two years since the global environment community celebrated the delivery of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, a document to…
The Built Environment: Challenges and opportunities for the circular economy in Canada
The construction, civil, and infrastructure sectors are becoming more critical than ever for the Canadian economy. Over the past decade, industry growth, driven by urbanization,…
Engineering Strategic Growth: On the road again with YORK1’s EVP
Each time I speak with George Kirchmair he is on the road, driving around to one of YORK1’s facilities or project sites in Ontario or…
Indigenous clean energy leader awarded Coronation Medal
Kory Wood, renewable energy leader and member of the Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) Board of Directors, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal…
Intact doubles down on municipal climate resiliency grants program
Intact Financial Corporation recently launched its enhanced 2024 Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program. Intact is doubling its investment by providing $2 million over two years…
New EVP and CFO appointed for Stantec
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering based in Edmonton, Alta., announced that Executive Vice President (EVP) Vito Culmone will also assume the…
Researchers design AI approach to zoning climate change impacts
A recent study by the University of Ottawa and Laval University shows that climate change may cause many areas in Canada to experience significant droughts by the…
Stantec to provide services to protect and enhance natural environments in Montreal
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has signed a standing offer agreement with the City of Montreal’s Service des grands parcs, du…
Action for Nature recognizes Canadian in young eco-hero award category
Victor Xu, a 16-year-old environmental activist and advocate for youth empowerment from North York, Ontario has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the 13-16 year…
Alberta aims to create Canada’s best recycling program
Canadians are using more electronics every year, with many ending up in landfills when they’re no longer in use. At the same time, there are…
Report examines the environmental impacts of AI and energy consumption
It is estimated that the energy demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry will increase tenfold by 2026, and this is a key sustainability and…
Policy POV: New legislation lacks clear environmental leadership
By Colin Isaacs It seems that the federal government really does not like to see businesses providing environmental leadership. At least that is the conclusion…
YORK1 acquisition strengthens market position in GTA
Mississauga, ON-based YORK1, a leading provider of environmental services, recently announced the acquisition of First Choice Disposal. This strategic move enhances YORK1’s service offerings and…
Researchers warn of unprecedented arsenic release from wildfires
The wildfire season of 2023 was the most destructive ever recorded in Canada and a new study suggests the impact was unprecedented. It found that…
Inaugural convention on emergency preparedness and climate adaptation
The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention (CEPCA) presented by dmg events, with official co host sponsor IAEM Canada, is launching its inaugural…
Canadian soccer legend teams up with battery recycling initiative
Canadian soccer legend, Christine Sinclair, has teamed up with Call2Recycle Canada as the official ambassador of its national consumer battery recycling program, Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!…
Federal action to protect the environment by addressing “forever chemicals”
The Government of Canada is taking the next step to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals”, which is a…
Feds accepting applications for green and inclusive community buildings
On July 17, Sean Fraser, the federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the dates for a new intake for applications through the Green…
Toronto continues response efforts following flooding
Climate change is increasing the instances of frequent and severe flooding – Canada’s most common natural hazard – with about 80 per cent of Canadian…
New rules for collaboration on environmental assessments with B.C. First Nations
New rules for dispute resolution will help support settle conflicts between the Province of British Columbia and First Nations about environmental assessments, a significant milestone…