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Startup CURA to test new process to decarbonize cement production

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CURA to test new process to decarbonize cement production

CURA, a Vancouver-based startup co-founded by some of Canada’s climate tech leaders, is championing a technology that it says can dramatically slash the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of cement production.

Canada, clean energy sector aligned on goals: Industry group

The Canadian government can stimulate economic growth and advance its climate goals by removing regulatory barriers, linking the country’s infrastructure and supporting investment into domestic markets, a clean energy industry association says.

Exro prepares for bankruptcy filing in Canada

Just days after filing for creditor protection in the U.S., Exro Technologies has consented to the appointment of a receiver under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) in connection with a court filing expected by its senior secured lender.

Feds unveil new climate strategy in budget

The federal government's climate competitiveness strategy, outlined in the federal budget on Tuesday, promises a stronger industrial carbon pricing system and the prospect of ending the emissions cap on oil and gas production to drive more investments in clean growth.

Brookfield Renewables sees Q3 net loss of $120M

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP-UN-T) reported financial results for the three months ended Sept. 30. Funds from operations for the period was US$302 million. Net loss attributable to unitholders for the quarter was US$120 million.

Electra reactivates construction at cobalt sulphate refinery

Toronto-based critical mineral processor Electra Battery Materials Corporation (ELBM-X) has resumed construction at its cobalt sulphate refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ont., following the arrangement of approximately US$82 million in project financing.

Thermal Energy inks $1.5M order

Ottawa-based Thermal Energy International Inc. (TMG-X) has received orders for two turnkey heat recovery projects worth a total of $1.5 million from a global nutrition company. The projects are expected to be completed and revenue earned within 12 months.

NEXE Innovations announces 1.2M compostable pod order

Windsor-based compostable coffee pod company NEXE Innovations Inc. (NEXE-X) has announced a purchase order of 1.2 million compostable coffee pods from its partner, Bridgehead Coffee, to support Bridgehead’s upcoming launch at Costco.

Feds to propose changes to EV mandate in winter: officials

The federal government will unveil proposed changes to its electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate this winter, federal officials said Monday. In September, Prime Minister Mark Carney paused the rollout of the EV mandate for 2026 and launched a 60-day review.

The EV slowdown: Are Canadians losing interest?

Canada’s EV adoption is losing momentum as affordability challenges, shrinking subsidies and limited charging infrastructure weigh on demand, economists say. The pullback follows new U.S. tariffs, weakening consumer confidence, backlash against Tesla, and the suspension of major rebate programs.

Foresight names most investible Canadian cleantech firms

Cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator Foresight has announced its list of Canada's top cleantech companies, the 2025 Foresight 50. The list spotlights Canada's most investible companies operating in the cleantech sector.

South Korea’s hydrogen capital eyeing B.C. partnerships

South Korea’s “hydrogen city” is ready to partner with B.C. companies to bring Canadian hydrogen technologies and imports, according to Korean officials. About three hours from Seoul by bullet train, Ulsan has made hydrogen part of everyday life.

Western engineers, local builder create fully electric house

A one-of-a-kind home minutes west of London, Ont. has been built to take on the task of keeping its residents comfortable without the use of fossil fuels. The project is a partnership between Western University engineers and builder Magnus Homes.

Ontario quietly kills Toronto’s green roof bylaw

The Ontario government has quietly killed Toronto’s green roof bylaw. Provincial housing minister Rob Flack’s office said the city can still have a green roof policy, but it could no longer be mandatory.

U.S. hydropower is at a make-or-break moment

Nearly 450 hydroelectric stations totalling more than 16 gigawatts of generating capacity are scheduled for relicensing across the United States over the next decade. That’s roughly 40 per cent of the non-federal fleet.

10 years after the UN climate pact, what did it actually do?

In 2015, nearly 200 countries adopted the Paris Agreement, the first global pact to fight climate change. Here's a comparison of then and today, in terms of the actual climate, clean technologies and where the world is putting its money.

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