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ChargeStop opens Canada's first EV-only service station in Edmonton

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ChargeStop opens Canada's first EV-only service station

ChargeStop Technologies Inc. will open its first electric vehicle (EV) service station today in the Edmonton neighbourhood of Strathcona, an outlet uniquely geared to the needs of EV drivers who have longer waits to refuel than those driving gas-powered vehicles.

Montreal Port Authority terminal now 100% green powered

The Montreal Port Authority has reached an important milestone in its efforts to become carbon neutral. The port’s events and cruise terminal — known as the Grand Quay — is now 100 per cent powered by renewable energy, specifically renewable natural gas.

Headwaters hospital retrofit to slash emissions by 55%

A series of energy-related upgrades and replacements at Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, Ont. is being carried out with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than half.

Why Canada needs commitment on sustainable finance rules

Canadian institutional investors are growing impatient that the federal government has yet to formalize a guidebook for sustainable finance, according to a new survey, with some saying the country risks losing out in the race for green capital.

Port Lands emissions 7 times too high for new development

Levels of toxic emissions from Toronto's Port Lands gas plant are so high they could imperil the construction of tall residential buildings along the eastern waterfront — land that has been remediated and flood-protected at public expense to prepare for new housing.

Laval announces plans to build low-carbon development

The City of Laval unveiled its plans to develop Carré Laval on Tuesday – a low-carbon neighbourhood in the Lagacé quarry near Highway 15, with nearly 22 hectares of land, which is equivalent to more than 30 football fields.

New England, Maritimes plan for offshore wind supply chain

U.S. Northeast governors and Eastern Canadian provincial leaders resolved to expand joint energy planning, including potential collaboration on a regional offshore wind supply chain, at a conference held this week in Boston.

EverWind registers assessment for N.L. green fuel project

EverWind Fuels has registered its environmental assessment for the Burin Peninsula green fuels project with Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Environment and Climate Change. The project will generate green hydrogen using carbon-free electricity.

Electra announces $20M strategic investment proposal

Toronto-based Electra Battery Materials announced a non-binding term sheet for a $20-million US prepayment facility from a strategic player in the battery materials sector. The investment matches the amount Electra recently received from the U.S. Department of Defense.

Deep Sky gets investment from National Bank, BMO

Montreal-based carbon removal project developer Deep Sky has secured an investment from two Canadian financial institutions. National Bank of Canada (NA-T) and BMO (BMO-T) have collectively invested $2.5 million to support Deep Sky's development of carbon removal infrastructure.

Canada on verge of world-leading carbon removal industry

COMMENTARY: The weight of our collective inaction on climate is coming to a head. Carbon dioxide removals will provide Canada billions of dollars of investment, writes Phil De Luna, chief carbon scientist and head of engineering at Deep Sky.

DIRTT names new president and COO

Calgary-based DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (DRT-DB-T) has announced the promotion of Richard Hunter to the role of president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. DIRTT is an industrialized construction company that focuses on sustainable interior and design solutions.

Plug’n Drive launches cross-country EV test drive tour

Plug’n Drive, a Toronto-based EV awareness non-profit, will tour Canada to offer education and test drives in cities and rural communities, CEO and president Cara Clairman announced Thursday. The tour starts this month and will last for two years.

Hyundai, GM sign MOU to explore clean energy collaboration

General Motors (GM-N) and Hyundai Motor Company have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. Potential collaboration projects include clean energy, electric and hydrogen technologies.

Billy Bishop Airport achieves Carbon Accreditation Level 1

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has received Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation. Level 1 requires the airport to determine emissions sources within its operational boundary, calculate annual carbon emissions and compile a carbon footprint report.

Premier Smith hails Alberta's carbon capture future

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Tuesday hailed carbon capture as a way for the province to balance the future of its energy industry with the need to reduce emissions, over the objections of skeptics of the technology.

Keurig to pay $1.5M over statements on the recyclability of K-Cup pods

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP-Q) will pay $1.5 million US to settle charges that it made inaccurate statements about the recyclability of its K-Cup single use beverage pods, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Net-zero needs more metals, less extraction from the Earth

The mining industry is currently one of the most significant contributors to planet-warming emissions — but it's on track to become one of the most important sectors for a net-zero future.

Namibia signs pact with Chinese firms for its biggest solar plant

Namibia’s state-owned electricity provider signed a pact with China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical Corp. and Zhejiang CHINT New Energy Development Co. to build what will be the country’s biggest solar photovoltaic plant. 

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