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Owl flight inspires Biome to design quieter wind turbines
Owl flight inspires Biome to design quieter wind turbines
To design quieter, more efficient wind turbines, Toronto-based Biome Renewables Inc. is taking a cue from nature with an innovative addition to the blades that mimics how owls achieve near-silent flight.
Freshr film coating makes it a rising star in food sustainability
A food film coating developed by Dartmouth, N.S.-based Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc. extends the shelf life of fish, which the company says will improve business margins and decrease the greenhouse gas emissions from wasted food.
GM to stop BrightDrop electric van production in Ontario
General Motors Co. (GM-N) has ended production of the Chevrolet BrightDrop electric parcel van in Ingersoll, Ont. The decision, announced by chief executive officer Mary Barra, has cost more than 1,100 hourly workers their jobs in the southwestern Ontario town.
Recurrent closes $825M in financing for Arizona projects
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ-Q), has closed $825 million in construction financing and tax equity for its Desert Bloom Storage and Papago Solar facilities, both located in Arizona's Maricopa County.
Westbridge expands data centre portfolio with U.S. project
Calgary-based Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. (WEB-X) has expanded its data centre portfolio with the addition of a new project in Alabama. The project will be located close to major fibre routes, high-voltage transmission infrastructure and renewable energy sites.
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Canada Nickel expands partnership with Australia's NetCarb
Canada Nickel Company Inc. (CNC-X) and NetCarb are expanding their partnership to develop zero-carbon industrial opportunities in northeastern Ontario using NetCarb’s carbon sequestration technology, which can capture carbon dioxide from mine tailings at Canada Nickel’s Timmins projects.
Killam announces 2025 GRESB score of 82
Halifax-based Killam Apartment REIT (KMP-UN-T) announced its 2025 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) score, based on the 2024 reporting year. Killam achieved a score of 82 out of a maximum possible 100 for its standing investments.
Electric truck maker Harbinger enters Canadian market
California-based electric medium-duty truck maker Harbinger Motors Inc. is entering the Canadian market. Availability in all provinces and territories will begin with electric step vans and more variants to follow, the company said.
The only top 10 EV friendly city outside Europe is in Canada
Montreal has been named one of the most electric vehicle (EV)-friendly cities in the world — and the only city outside Europe to make the top 10 — according to a new analysis from Compare the Market AU.
Kingston launches RXN Hub to lead cleantech revolution
RXN Hub is officially opening its doors in Kingston as Canada’s newest centre for green chemistry and clean technology innovation. The 30,000-square-foot facility is designed to help turn green ideas into real products and businesses.
Urgences-santé moves into sustainable operational centre
Urgences-santé has officially opened its new 48,000-square-foot operations centre, designed by Montoni, at 2700 Jacques-Bureau Ave. in Laval. Sustainable features include a 42 per cent reduction in energy consumption and a 37 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Vancouver completes expansion of heat recovery system
The City of Vancouver is reporting the False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility (NEU) has completed a major expansion of its sewage heat recovery system. The growing NEU network supplies low-carbon heating to 47 buildings, representing over 10,000 residents.
Climate transition plans still critical despite other risks: report
Canadian businesses face all sorts of pressing challenges, but a new report argues climate transition plans are still crucial to their long-term success. The report from Business Future Pathways says companies must prepare for a huge range of climate impacts.
Canada needs strong climate policy to compete beyond U.S.
OPINION: The federal government will soon release its anticipated “climate competitiveness strategy.” It will be a pivotal moment for climate and economic policy for our country. Or, rather, it should be, according to the president of the Canadian Climate Institute.
Groups calculate ominous cost of 2025 wildfire season
As Canada emerges from the second-worst forest fire season on record, it’s time for the federal government to dramatically ramp up its funding of wildfire fighting, according to a call issued by a consortium of business, industry and environmental groups.
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