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Westport Fuel Systems joins World Hydrogen Council
Westport Fuel Systems joins World Hydrogen Council
Vancouver-based Westport Fuel Systems joined the World Hydrogen Council, a CEO-level advisory body aiming to provide a long-term vision for the role of hydrogen technology in the energy transition.
Canada needs to boost electrical grid, experts say
Energy experts predict the country will need to double or even triple existing electricity infrastructure. The topic was discussed in the Down to Business podcast as technology is no longer seen as the biggest barrier to reducing emissions in Canada.
Interconnection delays pose challenges for developers
With an application process that should be streamlined and a lack of process transparency, developers say that interconnection delays and costs for utility-scale clean energy projects are the biggest barriers to meeting net-zero targets.
71% of Canadians would buy an EV: KPMG
A new survey from KPMG LLP Canada found some good statistics-based news for the ongoing effort at EV adoption in the country.
Enerkem gets $5.5 million for sustainable fuel project
• Newswire
Enerkem, a biofuel company, has received funding as part of the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) Low Emissions Fuels and Products Technology Competition to produce a low-carbon, diesel fuel blend from sustainable feedstock such as wood and compost.
Boralex sells Senneterre biomass power plant
Boralex Inc. has sold its last biomass plant to Resolu Forest Products Canada Inc. The company is looking to accelerate its growth in the wind, solar and storage sectors while optimizing its hydroelectric facilities. The Power Plant has a power purchase agreement with Hydro-Quebec.
Concord Pacific plan to develop flood-protected buildings
Concord Pacific has announced a plan to outfit its future new buildings with new water damage protection systems across its enterprise. The initiative could help deal with skyrocketing insurance premiums for commercial and residential spaces due to flood damage.
Whistler apartment a road map to post-pandemic design
How do you sell a green apartment building? A Whistler-based developer that built a luxury, sustainable green building is a shining example of ways to incorporate health, resilience, air quality, and safety.
Ontario hospitals to receive new EV chargers
The federal government has announced a $165,000 investment in Halton Healthcare to install a total of 36 EV chargers at hospitals in Oakville, Milton and Georgetown, Ont.
Plan outlined for all-electric lithium mine in Manitoba
• Electrek
Snow Lake Resources Ltd. has outlined plans to develop over 55,000 acres in Manitoba, Canada, into the world’s first all-electric lithium mine. Using the province’s hydroelectricity networks, the entire mining operation can run on 98 per cent renewable energy.
Study: Access to EVs in poor communities fall short
A recent study by Chih-Wei Hsu and Kevin Fingerman from Humboldt State University highlights how EV adoption in California disparities across race and income. However, critical investments in EV infrastructure could turn the tide for Black and Latino communities.
New regulations to set recycled plastic targets coming
• Newswire
Canada’s Environment Minister has launched a consultation process on the development of new regulations that will set minimum percentage recycled content requirements. The proposed regulations would reduce the amount of plastic entering landfills and the environment.
Personal care brands commit to plastic-free goals
Global personal care brands based in more than 15 countries have partnered in an effort to remove 4,127 tons of plastic waste every year. Partnering with rePurpose Global, the companies plan to go plastic neutral and join waste removal initiatives.
Innovative furniture designers using discarded fabrics
Creating a line of outdoor furniture made of repurposed post-consumer and post-industrial plastic, one industrial design firm executive has found a way to repurpose materials headed for the dump. Other designers are also following suit.
‘Forever’ chemicals found in textiles: TFF report
• GreenBiz
Toxic chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been contaminating drinking water around the globe, threatening people and wildlife, are now being found in outdoor gear and home furnishings sold by major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.
Swiss Chalet recognized for its new paper packaging
• Newswire
Swiss Chalet and its packaging partner WestRock have received a PAC Global Award for sustainable design. Swiss Chalet was recognized for its new paper packaging, which is expected to remove 31 million plastic packaging units per year from the system.
Why poor policy, planning is intensifying climate change
• Yale 360
Could poor policy and decision-making be hurting us on climate change? Climatologists seem to think so, as inadequate investments in flood or drought prevention are causing difficult living conditions for some who face varying health risks.
CEOs discuss commitment to ESG goals
• Forbes
Three CEOs discuss their commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. In Part One of this Q&A discussion, the leaders also divulge how they prioritize ESG, what they’re doing to reduce their company’s carbon footprint, and more.
Are ESG investments really what they claim to be?
One of today’s most discussed investment trends, ESG investing involves putting money behind companies that are actively trying to improve their performance when it comes to the environment (E), social impact (S) and corporate governance (G).
Canadian firms failing BIPOCs, women: report
Canadian companies have much work to do in workforce development and inclusive initiatives. This, according to a survey that suggests BICOP employees and other under-appreciated groups often face barriers to entry and pathways that lead to significant growth.
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Greenbuild 2024: Built to Scale
Nov 12 2024
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Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
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Nov 28 2024
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Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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