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FuelPositive farm tests portable green ammonia fertilizer system
FuelPositive farm tests green fertilizer system
Toronto's FuelPositive says it can break the agriculture industry from the grip of fossil fuel-based fertilizers with a system that outputs green ammonia utilizing just water, air and clean energy.
Clear, Atlantium partner on water purification tech
Clear Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with Atlantium Technologies Ltd. to install its disinfection systems in commercial and residential buildings to improve water quality and help ward off "sick building syndrome."
Montoni building aims for zero-carbon, LEED
Montoni Group, a Laval, Que.-based real estate developer and manager, is seeking to certify its latest building as a zero-carbon and energy efficient structure that illustrates the company’s progress in sustainability.
A clay quarry's journey to urban green haven
Today, FortWhyte Alive in Winnipeg is a green space spanning 660 acres, housing multiple buildings and carrying out educational and environmental programs. Yet the area began as a clay quarry for the Canada Cement Company – now Lafarge Inc.
Climate change jumpstarts energy businesses
Many Canadian businesses have been hit hard in the last few years by everything from the pandemic to the war in Ukraine and climate change. But for some, climate change has been a boon due to new incentives.
Canadians find new ways to fight climate change
To balance the books, Canadian cities make like Europe where going car-free is easy
 | Vancity Community Investment Bank Financing sustainable urban developmentVancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB) is flipping the narrative in the traditional real estate development industry and leading the way in tackling the climate crisis by providing funds for developers committed to building environmentally conscious developments rooted in social purpose. Sponsored by: Vancity Community Investment Bank |
B.C. ranks first for provincial energy efficiency
B.C. ranks first as the most energy efficient province in Canada for the fourth consecutive time, according to the annual report by Efficiency Canada, a research group based at Carleton University.
Prairies top Canada's top five greenest cities
A new study claims that three of the top five greenest cities in Canada, by the amount of greenspace per person, are all on the Prairies.
Carbon pricing to hit N.S, P.E.I, N.L.
The federal government will impose its fuel charge — commonly called the carbon tax — on consumers in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador next July.
Five ways to invest in carbon in 2023
With global leaders looking to reduce the world’s carbon footprint, “building enough capacity will take decades. That’s one reason why voluntary carbon credit markets are expected to play a key role, according to Base Carbon.
Inside the billion-dollar market for junk carbon offsets
Rising acceptance that the world needs to cut carbon emissions fast has coincided with a parallel rise in ineffective solutions to the problem. There’s now real danger that tools meant to slow global warming may end up allowing more emissions.
Key highlights of COP27
There were no big decisions due to land at the COP27 conference. But due to multiple crises in 2022, several breakthroughs were reached. Here are some of the key highlights concluded within the two-week summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
China surprises at COP27 with draft methane plan
China has drafted a plan to reduce methane emissions and the United States has pledged to help, but climate campaigners say the country’s biggest methane culprits — coal mines and livestock— have yet to be addressed.
COP27 backs gas as ‘low-emission energy’
A landmark victory on loss and damage funding was muted when COP27 delegates realized they’d adopted a final declaration placing natural gas at the centre of the transition off carbon.
Disappointed by COP27? You expected too much
Don’t expect a bunch of governments without a clear mandate to do anything revolutionary.
How to halt global warming for $300B
US$300 billion. That’s the money needed to stop the rise in greenhouse gases and buy up to 20 years of time to fix global warming, according to United Nations climate scientists.
VCs can double down on climate amid turmoil
Climate tech offers fertile ground for venture capital (VC) dollars to make a difference — and generate returns.
Industrial's ESG progress under threat
A growing number of industrial developers are going green, but some fear a setback could be in store as companies mired in economic turmoil seek to protect their bottom lines.
The clean energy sector needs more young people
What do we need to build a clean energy workforce? The Powering Jobs Census from Power for All has some answers.
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Greenbuild 2024: Built to Scale
Nov 12 2024
to Nov 15 2024
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024
Nov 28 2024
to Nov 29 2024
Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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