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Exterra, BASF to test carbon capture, storage for Quebec industries
Exterra, BASF to test CCS for Quebec industries
An agreement between Montreal-based Exterra Carbon Solutions and German chemicals firm BASF will explore operating carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, targeting hard-to-abate sectors in Quebec. The pilot programs would deploy a post-combustion carbon capture technology named OASE blue.
NEO Battery Materials plans JV with Lotus Energy Recycling
A planned joint venture between NEO Battery Materials Ltd. and Australian company Lotus Energy Recycling would result in NEO receiving the materials it needs to produce highly effective electric vehicle (EV) batteries from used solar panels.
AIMCo exec honoured for ESG advocacy, community work
A drive to make a difference in her community has propelled Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) director of sustainable investing Ashton Rudanec to a career in sustainability and workplace diversity, and recognition on Edify Magazine’s 2024 Top 40 Under 40 list.
Aduro Clean Technologies closes $4M uplisting to Nasdaq
London, Ont.-based Aduro Clean Technologies (ADUR-Q) announced the closing of its underwritten U.S. public offering of 941,177 common shares at US$4.25 per common share. It received aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$4 million from the offering.
PyroGenesis drops 'Canada' from company name
Montreal-based PyroGenesis (PYR-T), said its name has been changed to PyroGenesis Inc. from PyroGenesis Canada Inc. Simultaneously, the French version of the company’s name has changed to PyroGènese Inc. from PyroGènese Canada Inc.
Canadian Solar wins permit for 250 MW solar park in Australia
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ-Q) has been granted planning approval for the construction of a complex housing a 250-megawatt solar park and 150 megawatts/600 megawatt-hours of battery energy storage systems in New South Wales, Australia.
Sitansisk, Eolectric partner on wind farm proposal
Sitansisk, also known as St. Mary's First Nation, is partnering with Eolectric, a wind energy company, to propose a 50-megawatt farm near Florenceville-Bristol, N.B. The site is north of Glassville and would connect to the substation in Beechwood.
First Nation says it was left out of Quebec wind projects
The Huron-Wendat Nation, a First Nation near Quebec City, said the provincial government and Hydro-Quebec have ignored their constitutional duty to consult it about four planned wind projects south of the St. Lawrence River.
Manitoba Hydro may deploy EV charging network
Manitoba Hydro, the provincial utility, is considering becoming an EV charging network operator. Currently, utility-owned EV charging networks are responsible for at least 3,000 of Canada’s total 12,331 EV charging stations.
Toyota exec lashes out at U.S. regulations promoting EV sales
Toyota Motor Corp.’s North American chief operating officer Jack Hollis criticized the U.S.’s policies promoting speedy adoption of EVs, calling them “de facto mandates” out of sync with consumer demand.
Honda's new EV is quietly creeping up on Tesla
Honda sold roughly 13,000 Prologues, its mid-sized electric SUV, in the three months ending Sept. 30. While that’s still below the market share of Tesla’s Model Y, the Prologue was the No. 5 result among U.S. EVs.
Wave of cheaper batteries is sweeping the EV industry
A type of lithium-ion battery called lithium iron phosphate (LFP) is becoming increasingly prevalent in EVs around the world. LFP batteries have a few key advantages, but the primary benefit is that they do not contain nickel, manganese, or cobalt.
Air Canada to buy 78M litres of SAF for use in Canada
Air Canada (AC-T) has signed an agreement with Finland-based Neste to purchase 77.6 million litres of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Nest will deliver the SAF to the to the South Fraser Marine Terminal starting next month.
COP29 climate talks open with a focus on money
Soaring rhetoric, urgent pleas and pledges of co-operation contrasted with a backdrop of seismic political changes, global wars and economic hardships as COP29, the United Nations annual climate talks, began Monday and got right to the hard part: money.
How much does Canada owe in climate aid?
This year’s international climate talks are expected to be headlined by negotiations over how Canada and other wealthy countries, who have contributed a disproportionate share of planet-warming emissions, should financially compensate other nations in their fight to tackle climate change.
To bolster grid, Texas charges ahead on battery storage
Across Texas, lots of shipping-like containers are popping up amid the oil derricks and wind turbines that have defined the landscape. These grey boxes are packed full of batteries, already revolutionizing the way power is produced and distributed to consumers.
Can Trump kill offshore wind in the U.S.?
Opponents of offshore wind energy projects expect U.S. president-elect Donald Trump to kill an industry he has vowed to end on the first day he returns to the White House. But it might not be that easy.
Google, Meta join initiative to address data centre power dilemma
Technology heavyweights Google (GOOG-Q), Meta (META-Q) and a dozen energy companies and developers are co-founding members of DCFlex, an initiative that plans to test technologies and designs that ease the strain data centres are putting on the U.S. electricity grid.
Dutch appeals court overturns climate ruling against Shell
A Dutch appeals court overturned a landmark ruling that ordered Shell (SHEL-N) to cut its carbon emissions by net 45 per cent by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, while saying that “protection against dangerous climate change is a human right.”
What to expect in sustainable construction in 2025
Sustainability is integral to the future of construction. Building teams must utilize ecologically sound techniques to protect occupants and the surrounding environment. Here are eight innovations the construction industry will prioritize in 2025.
Industry Events
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FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference 2025
Feb 10 2025
to Feb 13 2025
Fredericton, NB
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GlobeXchange
Feb 11 2025
to Feb 14 2025
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
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BuildGreen Atlantic 2025
Apr 28 2025
to Apr 29 2025
Halifax, NS
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Building Lasting Change
Jun 18 2025
to Jun 20 2025
Vancouver, BC
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