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ShiftCarbon looks to harmonize carbon credit purchases into one tool
ShiftCarbon looks to harmonize carbon credit purchases
Vancouver-based ShiftCarbon Inc. (SHIFF) is offering tools for companies to measure their climate impact and then connect to a global carbon credit platform to facilitate purchases of greenhouse gas offsets. ShiftCarbon charges a fee for each carbon credit sold.
BioFuelNet Canada receives $5.3M for biomass research
Not-for-profit organization BioFuelNet Canada has received up to $5.3 million to support the development of biomass supply chains and technologies. The funding was given under the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
StreamGo helps remove toxic PFAS from Niagara River
Hamilton, Ont.-based StreamGo Water Solutions Inc. has unveiled its successful partnership with the Buffalo Sewer Authority to remove per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), otherwise known as "forever chemicals", from the Niagara River.
Cdn. cities among best prepared for climate change: CBRE
A new report from the commercial real estate and investment firm CBRE Group Inc. (CBRE-N) reveals Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg and Ottawa as the Canadian cities well-positioned for resilience against the effects of climate change.
Cda. risks over $50B in cleantech as incentives in limbo
More than a year after Canada first announced incentives to jumpstart clean technology projects, there is still no money flowing, and if they are not in place soon, over $50B in investments could be at risk, industry groups said.
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Ontario Teachers’ acquires KKR’s stake in GreenCollar
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and KKR (KKR-N), a leading global investment firm, announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Ontario Teachers’ will acquire KKR and other shareholders’ stakes in GreenCollar, an Australian environmental markets platform.
Avalon announces bigger plans for lithium plant site
Avalon Advanced Materials (AVL-T), the company planning to build Ontario’s first lithium processing plant in Thunder Bay, said it’s upsizing its aspirations, eyeing an industrial park that would also be home to a battery recycling facility and innovation centre.
Marriott picks EV Connect as U.S., Cda. charging provider
California's EV Connect announced an agreement with Marriott International (MAR-Q) to simplify EV (electric vehicle) charging for its properties and guests. Six thousand Marriott locations can access EV Connect's products and services to deploy, manage and serve EV driver guests.
Recurrent closes $120M in financing for Texas project
Guelph, Ont.-based Recurrent Energy has closed project financing for its 134-megawatt Liberty Solar project. The project is currently under construction in Liberty County, Tex., about 50 miles northeast of Houston, and is expected to reach operation in 2024.
Austin exercises option for 26 NFI zero-emission buses
Winnipeg-based electric bus maker NFI Group (NFI-T) announced the Austin, Tex. Capital Metro Transportation Authority has executed an option for 26 zero-emission battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot buses via the existing contract with NFI subsidiary New Flyer of America.
Solar Alliance cancels private placement
Solar Alliance Energy Inc. (SOLR-X) says it has cancelled the brokered private placement announced on July 20, 2023. The company continues to work on a previously announced Canadian solar acquisition.
Labatt joins Invert's climate platform for enterprise
Through Invert's enterprise platform, Labatt Breweries of Canada employees will be able to measure, track and reduce their carbon emissions while being recognized for their contribution to reducing the company's overall Scope 3 impact.
Climate change worries 72% of Canadians
More than seven in 10 Canadians are worried about climate change and believe it's the reason for more extreme weather, a new Leger poll suggests. However, only a small fraction listed climate change as the top issue facing Canada today.
Over two-thirds of world’s population favours solar: poll
With 68 per cent support, solar power was the most popular energy source in a survey conducted by Glocalities, Global Citizen and The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. Wind, hydropower and nuclear rounded out the top four.
Saudi Arabia, Tesla reportedly discussing facility
Saudi Arabia is in early talks with U.S. electric automaker Tesla (TSLA-Q) to set up a manufacturing facility in the kingdom, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Why green roofs haven't taken root in Saskatchewan
One accredited green roof professional estimates there are only about 20 green roofs in all of Saskatchewan. He attributes that to a few factors, including the fact that none of Saskatchewan's three biggest cities have green roof mandates or rebates.
Climate change impacting home insurance rates
Homeowners and developers can expect insurance premiums to increase, which will have an impact on an already beleaguered housing supply. In turn, that will impact the affordability of housing, which is already a crisis.
Heineken's net-zero target approved by SBTi
Heineken's net-zero and FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), becoming the first global brewer to pass the sustainability milestone. SBTi’s approval affirms Heineken's near- and long-term ambitions for decarbonization.
Is REDD+ dead? A deep dive into project methodologies
A study, Error Log: Exposing the methodological failures of REDD+ forestry projects, concludes that REDD+ (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) isn't suitable for carbon offsetting and raises concerns about its impact on communities and the environment.
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