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Woodfibre LNG building world's first net-zero export facility
Woodfibre LNG builds the first net-zero export facility
Squamish, B.C.-based Woodfibre LNG plans for its liquified natural gas (LNG) export facility to be the first in the world to achieve net-zero emissions through a multitude of innovations, according to its recently published roadmap.
Recycling, net-zero key elements of Rosefellow redev
Rosefellow is integrating significant recycling efforts into its plans to redevelop the former Owens Corning property in Candiac, in Greater Montreal. Most of the material from the demolition of the existing building will be repurposed for new uses.
Ontario's clean energy credit plan to fund new infra
Ontario has launched a new clean energy credit program with the aim of attracting at least $8 million in investment to the province to solidify the clean energy sector and help decarbonize its energy grid.
Infra remains key barrier to micromobility: EY
As cities, businesses and building owners increasingly warm to the concept of micromobility to ease congestion, energy consumption and lower cost of living, a lack of infrastructure remains the most significant barrier of progress, according to an EY Canada survey.
Brookfield to invest $1B in Indian renewables firm
Canadian investor Brookfield will reportedly invest $1 billion in Indian renewable energy project developer Avaada Ventures. Avaada Ventures in the holding company of Avaada Energy, a renewable energy project developer operating in India.
Alberta wind farm closes $250M financing round
Potentia Renewables Inc. and Greengate Power Corp. have closed $250 million in financing for their newest Alberta wind farm joint venture, taking advantage of an unusual debt product that rewards borrowers for meeting climate and social objectives.
Lion Electric inaugurates Que. factory
The Lion Electric Company, a manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, announced that it officially inaugurated its new manufacturing factory that will produce lithium-ion batteries for medium and heavy-duty vehicles in Mirabel, Que.
Tourmaline, U.S. firm partner on CNG fuelling stations
Canada's largest natural gas producer Tourmaline Oil Corp. is partnering with California-based clean energy company Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to build and operate a network of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling stations to help heavy-haul trucks get off diesel.
RESCON objects to timetable for green building code
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) has issued a statement saying it is concerned the provincial government is unduly rushing to implement new green building standards related to building construction, saying it leaves only 12 months to adapt.
Real estate falling behind on decarbonization: report
A recent UN Environment Programme report found that the construction sector is not on track to decarbonize by 2050 as originally planned, with emissions rising in 2021. Investors are introducing more sustainable materials and practices to meet these goals.
Why paper can’t be the solution to a plastic ban — yet
Canada’s ban on single-use plastics isn’t in full force yet, but already the use of paper bags and other paper products is on the rise. That’s a concern for environmentalists, who say forests shouldn’t be depleted for single-use products.
Beverage group vows to approve recycling fees
The organization behind a beverage-industry plan to charge new recycling fees of up to three cents for all cans, bottles and drink boxes sold in Ontario says the move is going ahead, despite opposition from the province's Environment Minister.
Svante, Pilot announce carbon capture collaboration
Pilot Energy Limited and Svante Technologies Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to target integration of Svante’s solid sorbent-based post-combustion carbon capture technology with Pilot’s Cliff Head carbon dioxide storage project in Australia.
Alberta releases ‘aspirational’ plan on climate
Alberta’s United Conservative Party government released a climate plan Wednesday that it hopes will take the province to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 without offering many details, targets or new measures to get it there.
Ontario judge dismisses youth climate lawsuit
An Ontario judge harshly criticized the province's climate plan Tuesday, saying it "falls severely short" of what the science on climate change requires, even as she dismissed a landmark lawsuit brought by a group of young people.
Concordia University's carbon neutrality plan
Concordia University launched PLAN/NET-ZÉRØ, a blueprint to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. Concordia says it will transform its "two Montreal campuses into living labs that reduce energy consumption, optimize heating systems and encourage behavioural change."
EU lawmakers pass emissions trading, carbon tax
European Union lawmaker adopted key pieces of a package designed to achieve the EU’s climate goals of cutting emissions of the gases that cause global warming by 55 per cent over this decade through a carbon border adjustment mechanism.
EU to impose world-first ‘carbon tariff’
The EU has just struck a first-of-its-kind deal to impose a carbon tariff on imported goods known as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, to prevent companies from moving polluting activities to countries with weaker environmental rules.
The new wave of European carbon capture startups
Even as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Kyiv-based carbon capture startup Carbominer resumed their efforts. Carbominer is just one among many eclectic startups in Europe racing to develop carbon capture technology, such as Finland's Soletair Power and Ireland's Silicate.
What does India's population mean for the climate?
Demographers now argue India has surpassed China as the most populous country in the world. What will it mean for future generations affected by climate change, India's carbon budget and its desire to develop sustainably?
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