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BoreA Canada to cut emissions by 85% with repurposed facility
BoreA Canada to repurpose facility for 85% GHGs cut
BoreA Canada, a producer of organic essential oils, hydrosols, resins and extracts, is constructing a multipurpose building to increase production, while aiming for an 85 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
 | The ESG Report KPMG in Canada aims for net-zero by 2030Tyler ChoiBusiness editor |
CPP Investments ramping up offshore wind projects
One of the next frontiers for clean energy that is attracting investment dollars from Canada’s largest pension plans is just out of sight to the naked eye onshore, in an expanse of ocean water 32 kilometres off California’s central coast.
Four examples of sustainable innovation in Quebec
Whether it's improving the energy efficiency of schools with green chemistry, installing geothermal energy in an old church or transforming labels into thermal insulation for buildings, Quebec companies are innovating.
Polestar turns to Canadian firm for magnet recycling
Once its production is scaled up, Kingston, Ont.-based Cyclic Materials will supply Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar with recycled rare earth magnets to be used in future Polestar vehicles by 2025
Cold Lake area proposed as carbon capture site
Between 25,000 to 30,000 construction workers could be needed in northeastern Alberta by the end of the decade, as Canada’s six largest oil sands producers work together under the banner of Pathways Alliance to achieve net-zero by 2050.
N.S. researchers helping solve green hydrogen puzzle
In a laboratory tucked away on the fourth floor of the chemistry building at Dalhousie University, associate professor Mita Dasog points to an illuminated tube containing a brown liquid, which researchers hope will help shift society off fossil fuels.
Chalk River labs working on fusion energy
If a new project launched by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is successful, it may revolutionize the global dependency on fossil fuels, and likely save individuals some money in terms of paying for expensive and increasingly costly forms of energy.
Sustainable forestry certifier accused of greenwashing
Canadian environmental groups have levelled another greenwashing complaint — this time at the largest certification scheme for sustainable forestry in North America.
Climate commitment from 4 major banks reach $5.5T
The banking industry stands out from other sectors in its capacity to help firms transition to a low-carbon economy through the major banks’ $5.5-trillion climate commitment to finance and invest in sustainable projects.
India plans $2B incentive for green hydrogen industry
India is planning a $2 billion incentive programme for the green hydrogen industry, three sources told Reuters, in a bid to cut emissions and become a major export player in the field.
Tax credits aim to jolt electric delivery truck demand
The United States will introduce incentives on Jan. 1 for delivery firms and other companies to switch to electric trucks as part of a broad push to get polluting, workhorse vehicles off roads and out of neighborhoods.
Six new climate policies anticipated for B.C. in 2023
As the world continues to grapple with the climate and ecological crises, a number of new environmental policies are anticipated for British Columbia in 2023.
Germany's energy crisis powers hydrogen switch
After Germany was forced to reactive or extend the lifespan of its coal-fired power plants, ifo economist Klaus Wohlrabe said the crisis could eventually lead to greener production through green hydrogen.
3M sets 2025 deadline for halting ‘forever chemicals’
U.S. industrial conglomerate 3M Co. on Tuesday set a 2025 deadline to stop producing PFAS, the “forever chemicals” used in anything from cellphones to semiconductors that have been linked to cancers, heart problems and low birth weights.
Did the COPs meet our oceans’ biggest challenge?
Beyond our beautiful coastal shores lies a deadly threat: ocean acidification. The two COP meetings in 2022 did little to address it. Solutions to remedy this exist.
Carbon capture: Solution or sideshow?
Carbon capture and storage is either the climate tech breakthrough of the 21st century, according to its advocates, or a multibillion-dollar boondoggle, say activists.
Six climate breakthroughs in 2022
As 2022 unfolded, a clear pathway of climate hope emerged. New policy breakthroughs have the potential to unlock enormous progress in the effort to slow and reverse warming temperatures.
Five cleantech growth trends to watch in 2023
There are several key trends in cleantech innovation that made noteworthy headway in 2022. Collectively, they symbolise significant progress towards the largest industrial revolution the world has ever seen; the green industrial revolution.
The top five sustainability and climate trends in 2023
The Economist Impact's Martin Koehring sees five key sustainability and climate trends in 2023, from net-zero and energy to social sustainability.
Industry Events
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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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