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Clear Blue revenues rise, company on 'strong upswing': CEO
Clear Blue revenues rise, company on 'strong upswing': CEO
Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (CBLU-X) saw revenue rise 25 per cent from the previous quarter to just over $1 million in Q2, while it anticipates most of the year’s revenue to be generated in the next two quarters.
Jolt enters Canada with ad-based EV charging model
Electric vehicle (EV) charger company Jolt is making its entry into Canada with plans to install up to 5,000 chargers by 2043, backed by a freemium model that offers complimentary charging with ads.
Nu:ionic, HybriGenix partner on hydrogen-natural gas facility
Nu:ionic will deploy its "Teal Hydrogen" reformer at a planned natural gas energy facility in Alberta to mix hydrogen into the fuel supply to lower emissions.
Ontario to ban solar farms on prime agricultural land
Certain solar farms will be banned on prime agricultural land in Ontario as the province expands energy production to meet demand in the coming decades, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce said Wednesday.
Canada, Que. fund Énercycle organic waste recovery centre
Quebec-based Énercycle will receive $26 million in funding from the Quebec and federal governments to develop its organic waste recovery centre. The project will divert approximately 35,000 tonnes of organic matter from disposal per year.
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Canada’s big banks still lag on renewable energy investment
Canada’s financial institutions are falling short when it comes to the investment levels in renewables needed to reach net-zero emissions, according to a report released Wednesday by Investors for Paris Compliance.
Inaugural chair of the CSSB steps down
Charles-Antoine St-Jean, the chair of Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) – the organization in charge of overseeing Canada’s adoption of international sustainability reporting standards – has stepped down, prompting a search for a replacement at a key time in its duties.
China slams Canada over decision to introduce EV tariffs
China is slamming Canada’s decision to impose a 100 per cent import tariff on Chinese EVs, promising there will be retaliation. A spokesman for China’s foreign minister says Canada’s decision “ignores facts” and is against world trade rules.
The success of the battery sector 'could be threatened'
Canada lacks critical minerals to meet future demand from large battery plants, according to a government document highlighting major gaps in the supply chain. Tens of billions of dollars will need to be invested to open many more mines.
Hyundai to double hybrid lineup
Hyundai Motor Co. plans to double its lineup of hybrid cars as demand for pure EVs slows, and announced a $3 billion US share buyback as part of a plan to boost investor returns.
GM launches Chevrolet BrightDrop electric van
GM (GM-N) is moving its walk-in BrightDrop electric van to its Chevrolet portfolio, the company announced. The automaker says it is a strategic move to expand the reach of its startup EV brand.
Canada's first Indigenous-led gigafactory breaks ground
Vancouver-based Energy Plug Technologies Corp. (PLUG-CN) and the Malahat Nation say the official groundbreaking and ground blessing ceremony for Canada's first Indigenous-led gigafactory was held Wednesday at the Malahat Business Park in Mill Bay, B.C.
It's time to move on from ESG: Fraser Institute
Academic research to date has failed to identify a consistent and statistically significant positive relationship between corporate ESG ratings and the stock market performance of companies, according to a paper released by Canadian think tank The Fraser Institute.
Canada’s wildfires were a top global emitter last year
The wildfires that ravaged Canada’s boreal forests in 2023 produced more planet-warming carbon emissions than the burning of fossil fuels in all but three countries, research published in the journal Nature has found.
Is it worth it to put solar panels on your home?
The cost of solar panels has plunged in the past decade, so it seems like rooftop solar could be a good opportunity for homeowners to save on electricity bills and cut carbon emissions. But not everyone agrees.
Global fisheries overestimating stocks beyond sustainability: UVic
Scientists at the University of Victoria (UVic) have published an analysis of data from 230 fisheries worldwide, finding that due to overestimates of stocks, they may be catching more than is sustainable every year.
Lego to replace oil in its bricks with pricier renewable plastic
Toymaker Lego said Wednesday it was on track to replace the fossil fuels used in making its signature bricks with more expensive renewable and recycled plastic by 2032, after signing deals with producers to secure long-term supplies.
‘Clean beauty’ can be difficult in the face of climate change
Consumers have begun demanding sustainability and transparency from their beloved multistep skin-care routines, seeking out what’s popularly known as “clean beauty.” But dubious claims about “green” and “pure” products abound.
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