Parkland’s EV charging station of the future

BIZ  Energy, Transportation  •  Clean Energy, Technology  •  British Columbia, International

A Scottish architect has won $25,000 for creating the winning entry in a global EV charging station design competition run by Electric Autonomy Canada (EAC) and sponsored by Parkland Corporation.

New Ottawa hospital features sustainable design

Energy, Real Estate, Sustainable Biz, Health  •  Daily Commercial News

The Ottawa Hospital’s new Civic Campus will be one of the capital city’s largest infrastructure projects ever built. Due in 2028, the building will be constructed using sustainable materials, while solar gain, airflow and energy efficiency are also a focus.

Metrolinx project damaging wetlands in Toronto creek

Real Estate, Sustainable Biz  •  CBC

A project headed by Metrolinx to cut down trees in a ravine has fired up residents and policymakers. Located in the Upper Beaches neighbourhood in Toronto’s east end, members say irreversible damage is being done to wetlands in Small’s Creek.

Building a Cleaner Canada › Canada is just scratching the surface of mass timber development

Sarah Bingham: Director of Development and Sustainability, Adera

Nissan is halting gas-car production outside the U.S.

Carbon, Energy, Real Estate, Sustainable Biz, Transportation  •  Global News

Nissan Motor Co Ltd plans to stop developing new internal combustion engines in all its major markets outside the U.S., as the automaker shifts its focus on EVs. Nissan will continue development on a limited supply of its gasoline engines.

Feds reject Énergie Saguenay natural gas project

Carbon, Energy, Commercial, Real Estate, Sustainable Biz  •  Montreal Gazette

The federal government has joined the Quebec government in rejecting the $10-billion plan for the Énergie Saguenay natural gas megaproject. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada found the project would harm the environment by increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Europe needs EV chargers to meet demand: Report

Energy, Real Estate, Sustainable Biz, Transportation  •  Bloomberg Green

Citing a joint report from an electricity industry trade association and Ernst & Young, Europe will have 130 million electric vehicles on the road by 2035. Experts say 65 million EV chargers are also needed to handle the demand.

How the Prairies are preparing for rising sea levels

Real Estate  •  CBC

Rising sea levels are forcing communities to take a hard look at their emergency management strategies. Are planned relocations really the best way to go? One expert believes one way to improve resilience is to remove buildings from the floodplains.

Could soybean-mixed fuel lessen carbon emissions?

Carbon, Energy, Real Estate, Sustainable Biz  •  Globe and Mail

OPINION: When companies are looking for less carbon-intensive fuels, many transportation companies are turning to electric batteries, hydrogen and ammonia to power ships, planes, cars, trains, and trucks. Could soybean-mixed fuel be the answer? This Atlantic expert seems to think so.

Data imaging products helping farmers reduce waste

Carbon, Carbon, Energy, Sustainable Biz, Waste  •  SpaceRef

The Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) has partnered with a Canadian satellite start-up called Wyvern in a $4-milllion partnership on a three-year project that will provide imaging products to help farmers use less fertilizer, pesticides, and water for bigger yields.

How public-private partnerships can help climate goals

Carbon, Energy, Sustainable Biz, Finance  •  GreenBiz

OPINION: Could public-private partnerships help prioritize societal goals? Some believe that Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) is a good example. The firm received commitments from 450 financial firms across 45 countries, mobilizing $130 trillion in assets under management.

Making microgrids affordable for businesses

Carbon, Energy, Real Estate, Sustainable Biz  •  Environmental Leader

OPINION: Microgrids can play a huge role in environmental disasters where access to electricity and energy is often cut off for weeks. Countries like Costa Rica run almost entirely on green energy, but their energy infrastructure has not kept up.

This startup is making it easier to fight e-waste

Waste  •  GreenBiz

Less than 20 percent of electronics are recycled worldwide, which translates to $57 billion each year in lost value. A partnership between Closed Loop Partners and Apkudo, a company focused on supply chain automation, to fight e-waste, could change things.

Resale clothing market becoming big business

Sustainable Biz, Social, Waste  •  GreenBiz

Resale is back and bigger than ever, as thrift shops are becoming more popular among younger generations. So much so that it’s becoming a big business of late — by 2024, the secondhand market is expected to grow to $77 billion.

NYC’s first vegan mayor pursuing green targets

Real Estate, ESG, Social, Health  •  Corporate Knights

New York City mayor Eric Adams has recently announced investments in green infrastructure and green transportation aimed at long-term sustainability. He’s aiming to link health, environment, and economy, from banning natural gas hookups in new buildings to blue-collar green jobs.

Big companies’ climate pledges falling short: Report

Real Estate  •  CBC

The world’s largest companies fail to take significant action on climate change. This, according to a report by the NewClimate Institute, which includes companies such as Amazon and Walmart, concluded that their accounting practices are hurting their environmental goals.

How China is improving air quality surely but slowly

Carbon, Energy, Sustainable Biz, Health  •  Toronto Star

China has taken steps to reduce poor air quality and boost its reporting data. While the country ranks behind its global partners on most climate change indicators, insiders say investments in clean energy developments could help it reach its 2060 targets.

Ottawa’s Climate Action plan deadline looming

Real Estate, Sustainable Biz  •  Globe and Mail

The clock is ticking on a detailed plan for the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, due to be tabled last December. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault invoked a clause allowing the delay, but a looming deadline in March now has officials scrambling.

Aid package for flooded B.C. farms announced

Real Estate, Sustainable Biz  •  Globe and Mail

The B.C. government is promising to fast-track support to farms damaged in last November’s floods with interim payments from a new $228-million aid package as farmers face urgent decisions around the spring planting season.

Weston Family Foundation launches food security program

Real Estate, Sustainable Biz, Health, Waste  •  Globe and Mail  •  Canada Newswire

The family behind some of Canada’s most iconic food brands is spending $33 million to bolster the country’s food security. The Weston Family Foundation, named for the family behind the Loblaws grocery chain and Weston Foods, made the announcement Tuesday.