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NEO Battery Materials' coating boosts capacity up to 130%
NEO Battery Materials' coating boosts capacity up to 130%
A battery coating developed by NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (NBM-X) enhances battery capacity to the highest level the company has achieved to date, offering a means to boost the driving range of electric vehicles (EVs) between charges.
Group wants recycled concrete, asphalt in Ont. infra projects
An Ontario construction industry coalition is calling for governments to mandate a minimum amount of recycled concrete and asphalt to be used in civil infrastructure projects, saying it will cut carbon emissions and costs.
enim, Canadian Mint partnership could turn e-waste to coins
The loonies, toonies, nickels and dimes in your pocket may soon be made out of recycled metals from electronic waste, courtesy of a partnership between Montreal-based Enim Technologies Inc. (enim) and the Royal Canadian Mint.
Capstone, Indigenous partners secure 3 B.C. wind projects
Toronto-based Capstone Infrastructure Corp. (CSE-PR-A-T) has announced the execution of three 30-year electricity purchase agreements – Brewster, Highland Valley and Mount Mabel – with BC Hydro alongside Indigenous partners. The projects will have a total combined capacity of 537 megawatts.
Nu E Power announces intent to acquire Blu Dot Systems
Calgary-based green energy company Nu E Power Corp. (NUE-CN) said it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent, dated Jan. 17, with Blu Dot Systems Inc., to review a potential acquisition of the solar facility construction firm.
Scotiabank leaves net-zero climate alliance
Scotiabank (BNS-T) is the latest major Canadian bank to withdraw from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance. The bank joins BMO, National Bank, TD Bank Group and CIBC in leaving the alliance.
B.C. clean economy can help us face an uncertain future
OPINION: B.C. has the natural resources and proximity to large markets to become an even bigger clean energy powerhouse, creating thousands of well-paying jobs, attracting new industries that rely on clean energy to decarbonize their operations and driving provincial revenues.
Low-carbon floating hotel proposed for Vancouver
A 250-room floating hotel could be coming to Vancouver. Finnish hotel developer Sunborn International Holding is proposing a low-carbon hotel that will operate as if it’s on land, with no contamination to the water.
Trump plan could devastate auto parts cos. facing EV shift
A bumpy EV transition has put Canadian auto parts suppliers at the mercy of global automakers. Now they face the prospect of U.S. President Donald Trump pulling back subsidies and reversing regulations aimed at encouraging EV uptake.
Why EV mandates will remain in Canada
Many have cried foul at the recent termination of the Canadian federal EV incentive program. Automakers and their dealers, especially, feel cheated because they must continue to meet the imposed EV mandates.
EV startup Canoo files for bankruptcy
Canoo, a once-promising startup with orders from the likes of the U.S. Postal Service and Department of Defense, has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The filing reveals the company owes approximately US$164 million to creditors.
Burning Teslas add to toxic pollution delaying L.A. return
Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the L.A. fires, delaying the fire victims’ return to their properties.
Renewable diesel projects in Regina put on hold
A pair of projects meant to produce 15,000 barrels of renewable diesel per day at a facility near the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina is being put on hold because of political and regulatory uncertainty.
RESCON seeks to strike down Toronto green building rules
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is asking a court to strike down Toronto’s sustainable building standards — a legal challenge the builders said would make homes cheaper but critics fear will “gut” the city’s flagging climate change strategy.
Trump to withdraw U.S. from Paris climate agreement again
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will again withdraw the United States, a top carbon polluting nation, from the landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming.
Giant batteries are transforming the world's electrical grids
Large-scale energy storage barely existed as an industry 10 years ago but has become essential to keeping the lights on in California, Texas and other U.S. states, and that’s spreading around the world.
Amazon bought more renewable power last year than any other company
Amazon (AMZN-Q) bought renewable power at a rapid clip last year, adding around 100 new projects and bumping its portfolio to over 33 gigawatts of generating capacity. That’s over 10 gigawatts more than its nearest competitor, Apple.
AI boom reshaped the climate tech investment landscape in 2024
Companies that provide the infrastructure required for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom secured some of the biggest deals of 2024, according to a recent review of the year’s climate tech investing trends.
Sustainable farming initiative launched across U.S.
A new US$2.8-million program is empowering corn farmers across the U.S. to embrace regenerative farming practices. The initiative, backed by leading organizations and Precision Conservation Management, aims to improve agricultural sustainability and economic outcomes for farmers.
Parts of tundra releasing more carbon than they absorb: study
A new study suggests regions of the Arctic tundra are now releasing more planet-warming gases than they absorb, upending a millennia-old trend. The study suggests one of the main drivers of that shift could be thawing permafrost.
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