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Svante partners on cement carbon capture, DAC materials development
Svante partners on cement CO2 capture, DAC materials
Svante has announced two new partnerships as it continues efforts to create a carbon-capture ecosystem. The first with Lafarge and Dimensional Energy on a cement carbon-capture trial, and the second an agreement with 3M on direct air capture (DAC) material.
CEC launches net-zero benchmark
Investor-led initative Climate Engagement Canada (CEC) has created its own net-zero benchmark to evaluate corporate issuers’ progress towards aligning with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. The benchmark will layer in additional context specific to Canada’s unique economy.
Dillon Consulting acquires Internat Energy Solutions
Dillon Consulting Ltd. has acquired engineering consulting firm Internat Energy Solutions Canada (IESC) for an undisclosed price. IESC, which specializes in activities such as greenhouse gas reduction strategies, will aid Dillon in growing its new energy transition business unit.
Feds, Stellantis/LG closer to EV battery plant deal
A deal between Stellantis-LG and the federal government to hammer out incentives to build and operate a 45-gigawatt electric vehicle (EV) battery plant facility will be done this week, according to industry insiders.
Ford to buy lithium for EV batteries from Nemaska
Quebec company Nemaska Lithium has signed an 11-year deal to sell products to Ford for use in electric car batteries. The deal between the automotive giant and Nemaska will see the American automaker become the Quebec company’s first customer.
CEO of biggest carbon credit certifier to resign
The head of the world’s leading carbon credit certifier has announced he will step down as CEO next month. It comes amid concerns that Verra approved tens of millions of worthless offsets that are used by major companies.
Is this the most sustainable house in B.C.?
Whistler sustainable building firm GNAR Inc. is being recognized for its contributions to a project on the Sunshine Coast. Using biogenic building materials and running entirely off electricity, the build hit Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code.
Hypertec wants to build green in Montreal. But how?
Montreal-based global technology company Hypertec will spare no effort to ensure the new state-of-the-art headquarters it intends to build in the city are green. But does the "most sustainable building on the planet" belong in an unspoiled tract of Montreal?
Ten fast-growing, SDTC-backed cleantech firms
Earlier this month, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) unveiled its latest list of SDTC portfolio firms that have shown significant growth in recent years and delivered sustainability and economic benefits for Canada. One of the names include CarbonCure.
Alta. leads renewables investment, continues oil gains
When it comes to solar and wind projects, Alberta is already leading the country in attracting new investment. At the same time, oilsands production is expected to grow modestly this decade, with output remaining resilient, according to Rystad Energy.
Experts say Sask. being net-zero by 2035 is possible
While the Saskatchewan government pushes back against the federal government's plan to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, experts say the government needs to push for the goal and it's in their best interest.
What Denmark's fossil fuel cuts can teach Canada
Denmark earned significant sums from fossil fuels and is also aiming to be independent of fossil fuels by 2050. Canada is in a similar boat, so what can Canada learn from Denmark for the energy transition?
Climate resilience cheaper than relief: B.C. advisors
The B.C. government needs to spend significantly more money to build climate resiliency and set targets and timelines while shifting its focus away from disaster relief, a provincially appointed advisory board recommends.
Tree-planting work questioned 1 year after storm
Some critics say Ottawa isn't doing enough to get replacement trees in the ground a year after a derecho windstorm destroyed thousands of trees, and after Mayor Mark Sutcliffe campaigned on a promise to plant a million in his term.
Tech, sustainability key to drawing youth to agriculture
Canada’s retiring farmers are leaving a big question over who will take over the agriculture sector. Industry insiders say an increased focus on technology and sustainability is helping attract younger generations to agriculture, including first-comers to the field.
JPMorgan to purchase $200M of carbon removal
JPMorgan Chase announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to spend more than $200 million on a combination of carbon removal technologies. The spending is aimed at removing and storing the equivalent of 800,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
Carbon pricing raised US$95B in 2022: World Bank
Countries raised a record US$95 billion last year by charging firms for emitting carbon dioxide, but prices are still too low to drive changes needed to meet Paris climate accord targets, the World Bank said in a report.
U.S., Australia forge cooperation on climate, energy
Joe Biden and Anthony Albanese say climate and clean energy will become a “central pillar” of the alliance between the U.S. and Australia – and they will ramp up cooperation on critical minerals. Beyond the flashy headlines, what does this mean?
The Colorado River is still in peril
Nature gifted Colorado River states a little extra time to preserve that waterway’s dwindling resources, by dousing the region with record rain and snow this winter. Unfortunately, the states might once again be failing to use nature’s gifts wisely.
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