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Canadian firms retreat on sustainability, trail globally on AI use: survey
Canada firms retreat on sustainability, trail globally on AI use
Nine-in-10 Canadian companies called sustainability a top strategic priority, a survey commissioned by Microsoft and Kyndryl has found, but more retreated on planning and actions compared to last year.
Honda invests in Canadian electric motor startup
Enedym, a Hamilton, Ont.-based technology company, has secured a strategic investment from Honda Motor Co. to accelerate the development of its rare-earth-free electric motor technology and ramp up operations.
Northland acquires 2 battery storage projects in Poland
Toronto-based Northland Power Inc. (NPI-T) has announced the acquisition of 100 per cent equity interests in two battery energy storage system projects totalling 300 megawatts (1.2 gigawatt-hours) in Poland. The projects were acquired from Greenvolt Power Group.
Green Impact Partners to raise up to $5M
Calgary-based waste-to-energy company Green Impact Partners Inc. (GIP-X) intends to complete a non-brokered private placement of common shares for aggregate gross proceeds from $3 million to $5 million to achieve financial close on its Future Energy Park.
Thermal Energy receives $1.6M order
Ottawa-based Thermal Energy International Inc. (TMG-X) has received a $1.6-million order to supply eight HeatSponge heat recovery units, manufactured by its wholly owned subsidiary Boilerroom Equipment Inc., to a remote mining operation in the Arctic.
Hybrid inks repeat order for Batt Pack Energy units
Toronto-based Hybrid Power Solutions Inc. (HPSS-CN) has received a repeat order for 12 Batt Pack Energy units and associated charging equipment for a large contractor for the United States Marine Corps.
Upcycle Minerals advances Saskatchewan Tuxford project
Upcycle Minerals Inc. is advancing its Saskatchewan Tuxford sulphate of potash (SOP) project with the re-engagement of Stantec Consulting Ltd. to carry out the next phase of development. The project aims to convert brine to SOP fertilizer with carbon capture.
N.L. clean energy project moves forward
A clean energy storage project on Newfoundland and Labrador’s west coast — the Fischells Salt Dome, owned by Triple Point Resources — is moving forward following a study which confirms its stability and suitability.
RecycLiCo retains retiring director as consultant
B.C.-based lithium-ion battery upcycling company RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (AMY-X), said Andris Kikauka, who is retiring from the company’s board, will continue as a consultant to support the ongoing management and maintenance of RecycLiCo’s legacy mining assets.
Will B.C. electrify its economy? BC Hydro doubts it
Premier David Eby recently described B.C. as Canada’s future “economic engine,” one that would be powered “by clean, reliable, affordable power.” Ten days later, BC Hydro quietly released a more muted vision of the path ahead.
Why Canada may need to rethink plug-in hybrids
Study after study show plug-in hybrids — which boast an electric motor for emission-free rides and a gas engine for longer range — are actually being used more in gas mode. This means they’re polluting a lot more than customers might think.
Canada has to act before the critical minerals window closes
COLUMN: Canada is entering a pivotal era, one in which leadership in critical minerals will determine our economic resilience and national security as global supply chains shift away from dependence on China, according to Canada Nickel CEO Mark Selby.
U of T ranked 2nd in the world in QS sustainability rankings
The University of Toronto has been named the No. 2 university in the world for sustainability by QS World University Rankings. London-based Quacquarelli Symonds evaluated nearly 2,000 universities on how effectively they address urgent environmental, social and governance challenges.
A ray of light for brownfields
Brownfields — formerly contaminated lands like landfills or industrial sites — are being repurposed into “brightfields” by hosting solar farms, offering a cost-effective, low-footprint way to boost renewable energy and reclaim toxic land.
10 years after Paris, climate diplomacy is about saving itself
Two weeks of COP30 talks culminated in a tense fight over committing to move away from fossil fuels, with the EU, U.K. and others threatening to walk out unless the deal advanced the COP28 pledge to transition from fossil fuels.
The hidden carbon cost of reality TV shows
There's an invisible cost to the escapism of reality TV. Plenty of attention has been paid to the carbon footprint of big Hollywood productions, but less so to unscripted offerings. Yet the key emitters are similar: travel, energy and materials.
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