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Lafarge Canada fully commits to low-carbon cement at B.C. location
Lafarge Canada shifts to low-carbon cement at B.C. site
Lafarge Canada Inc. has converted all production at its Richmond, B.C. cement factory to ECOPlanet low-carbon cement, making it the first facility worldwide owned by parent company Holcim Group to make the transition.
Montreal startup helps diesel trains clean up their act
Transportation is responsible for one quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. RailVision Analytics has developed AI-enabled software to help locomotive engineers make small adjustments in train driving that could lead to big savings in diesel fuel.
Wabtec to modernize 60 locomotives for CN
CN (CNR-T) and Wabtec have announced an order to enhance 60 locomotives through Wabtec’s (WAB-N) modernization program. The upgrade should allow CN to lower emissions by approximately 50,000 metric tons, the equivalent of removing nearly 10,700 non-electric passenger cars.
How a Toronto condo paid for EV chargers with grants
The building, on Merton Street, kept costs for individual chargers below $3,000 with the assistance of the federal government’s ZEVIT program, which provides grants for EV-charging infrastructure. Owners who weren’t interested in a charger didn’t pay a cent.
BAE Systems to provide new TTC buses' drive systems
BAE Systems (BAESY), a maker of heavy-duty electric propulsion components, will supply up to 541 Gen3 electric power and propulsion systems for the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) new fleet of battery-electric buses, allowing them to run free of emissions.
In surprise move, GM brings back the Chevy Bolt
When General Motors (GM-N) said in April it would soon cease production of the Chevrolet Bolt, it looked like the end of the line. But CEO Mary Barra says a next-generation Bolt will be packing GM’s Ultium batteries.
Canada facing clean energy skilled talent crunch
Canada’s clean energy transition needs more than fossil fuel options. It needs a wide range of human resources options and talent to drive that transition. And it needs a lot of it, according to the Information and Communications Technology Council.
Canada Goose launches trade-in program in Canada
Your next Canada Goose (GOOS-T) coat might be on its second life by the time it gets to you. The Toronto-based luxury apparel company is bringing Generations, a platform allowing consumers to shop for and trade-in preloved pieces, to Canada.
Walmart to test carbon-capture apparel
Walmart Inc. (WMT-N) is teaming up with California startup Rubi Laboratories Inc. to test technology that removes carbon dioxide (CO2) from its supply chain, with plans to eventually turn that CO2 into yarn for clothing.
New York to build $700M Climate Exchange centre
The Climate Exchange centre poised to rise on Governors Island in the heart of the New York Harbor is billed in part as the first global hub to research, develop and deploy solutions to the global climate crisis.
TELUS Pollinator Fund invests in Dryad Networks
TELUS (T-T) Pollinator Fund for Good is making an equity investment into Series A financing of Dryad, a German startup providing ultra-early wildfire detection through large-scale networks and sensors that can detect fires as early as their smoldering phase.
Record-breaking 2023 heat events ‘not rare anymore’
The World Weather Attribution service – a global network of scientists who investigate the influence of climate change on extreme weather events – finds the heatwaves in the U.S. and Europe would have been “virtually impossible” in a world without climate change.
Ontario company's journey from vodka to biofuel
With the climate crisis driving policy changes, Almonte, Ont.-based Dairy Distillery hopes to show a good business case for fuel-grade ethanol made from the same milk byproducts used to make liquor and hand sanitizer.
What it takes to get clarity on soil carbon
While regenerative practices can have many benefits, soil carbon sequestration is often touted first because of the financial incentives carbon credit markets can offer farmers. However, accurately measuring the changes in soil carbon stocks has historically been expensive and intensive.
‘Bioclimatic bus stops’ could cut temperatures by 20°C
As Spain suffers through yet another terrifying heat wave, researchers at the Higher Technical School of Engineering at the University of Seville have unveiled a new pilot project designed prevent heat stroke while locals wait for the bus.
Danish company turns biomass into profit
AquaGreen is at the forefront of the circular economy through its patented technology that transforms biowaste into resources. This innovative tech enables industries to turn biomass and waste like sewage sludge into renewable energy, biochar, and activated carbon.
The keys to making your office more eco-friendly
For entrepreneurs and business leaders, there's a responsibility — and indeed an opportunity — to transition their existing buildings or offices into greener spaces. Rooted in ecological stewardship, these architectural marvels are designed to minimize environmental impact through resource conservation and sustainability.
Four fast-emerging sustainability trends
GreenBiz has compiled a list of four rising risks and opportunities senior sustainability executives and rising stars are starting to grapple with and want to present or talk about with peers: Mining and critical minerals, oceans, AI and justice.
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