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SHARC Energy deploys world's largest wastewater energy system in Vancouver

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SHARC Energy breaks WET ground in Vancouver

SHARC Energy, a pioneer in wastewater energy transfer (WET) technology, was chosen by the City of Vancouver to aid its climate goals and serve as the world's largest project of its kind. It isn't planning to stop there.

Carbon Engineering's ambitious goal to decarbonize

Squamish, B.C.-based Carbon Engineering is harnessing funding from major airlines and pioneering carbon capture technology to be used in the construction of the world's largest carbon capture plant in Texas.

RVE's EV energy management systems for homes

With the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Canada increasing every month, Laval, Que.-based Recharge Véhicule Électrique (RVE) is satisfying a growing market need with its DCC line of EV energy management systems.

Neoen starts building 93 MW solar plant in Canada

French renewables developer Neoen has started building a 93 MW solar project in the Canadian province of Alberta. The plant will feed power into the local grid, which is operated by ATCO Electric.

Canada's first Indigenous-owned bioenergy facility

As the temperature dips to -28 C, Paul Opikokew is ready for the unexpected at the newly built Meadow Lake Tribal Council Bioenergy Centre in northwestern Saskatchewan, now being tested by its first winter in operation.

Communities demand renewables firms clean up mess

Rural municipalities in Alberta say companies that build renewable power projects in the province should be subject to a bond that will cover the cost of disposing of solar panels and wind turbines.

N.L. critical minerals mining to ramp up in 2023

The federal government has been noticing what Newfoundland and Labrador can contribute to a future green economy — cleaner oil in the offshore, hydro-electricity potential, an abundance of wind energy opportunities, and a growing awareness of treasures underneath the sod.

'Just transition' bill coming in 2023, minister says

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is moving ahead with two major mandate items in 2023 — introducing "just transition" legislation and finalizing a major Atlantic electricity project.

Steven Guilbeault's first year as environment minister

Steven Guilbeault, the first climate activist to serve as environment minister, ended 2022 with eight major environmental policy updates. He sees 2023 as a year to concentrate on communication and further development on policy.

Vancouver increase fees for shopping bags

A year after implementing a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, Vancouver will require businesses to charge more for paper and reusable bags.

Restaurants debut new takeout ware

Customers may notice takeout containers, straws and other items being swapped for greener alternatives in the new year as Canada’s food service industry adjusts to the phase-in of a federal law that aims to eventually remove many single-use plastics.

World Bank seeks more climate funding

The World Bank is seeking to vastly expand its lending capacity to address climate change and other global crises, according to an "evolution roadmap" seen by Reuters.

Green lending tops fossil fuels

For the first time, more money was raised in the debt markets for climate-friendly projects than for fossil fuel companies.

Five trends that shaped sustainable finance in 2022

Last year was mostly disappointing for ESG investing, but there is reason for cautious optimism in 2023.

The year ahead in ESG: Pledges, politics, biodiversity

Is 2023 the year the pens writing pledges get put down and the finance sector gets to work in investing towards a net-zero future?

These are the climate numbers to watch in 2023

Last year saw historical investments into climate change. When it comes to the Earth’s vital statistics, however, the outlook remains less promising. Here’s where we stand at the start of 2023.

Why 2023 will be critical for climate litigation

Judgments across public and private sector expected to throw light on worst perpetrators and force action, including in Canada. 

Emissions accounting's makeover is coming

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol hasn’t been updated in years, but a much-needed overhaul is on the way as are frameworks that aim to improve Scope 3 data collection.

Extreme weather now shaping international law

The ties between human-caused climate change and extreme weather events became even more obvious in 2022 — and, for the first time, played a starring role in climate diplomacy.

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