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Amrize to cut carbon emissions of Quebec cement plant 40% by 2035
Amrize to cut carbon emissions of Quebec cement plant
A $610-million investment by Amrize to upgrade its Saint-Constant, Que. cement factory is expected to result in cement with the lowest carbon emissions per tonne in Eastern Canada.
Green guidebook writers may add oil, gas carbon abatement
The scope of a Canadian guidebook aimed at attracting billions of dollars for climate-friendly investments is being expanded to cover decarbonization projects for oil and gas production, a move environmental activists warn could slow the shift to a low-carbon economy.
Meta plans to cut down on water use at Alberta data centre
A Meta Platforms Inc. executive garnered applause at a news conference this week after he boasted that a gargantuan data centre planned for north of Edmonton would use less water annually than a typical Alberta golf course.
NEO, UofT awarded funding for non-flammable battery tech
NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (NBM-X) says, in collaboration with the University of Toronto, it has been granted a multi-year, non-dilutive $180,000-research investment through the Mitacs Accelerate program to advance high-power, niobium-based lithium batteries for defence and industrial systems.
ECO Canada, Globe partner on cleantech verification
ECO Canada and Globe Performance Solutions have formed a strategic affiliation to advance clean technology verification and strengthen workforce development, sustainability expertise and evidence-based decision-making across Canada's environmental sector.
Stardust Solar adds Kitchener-Waterloo location
Vancouver-based Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (SUN-X) has announced the launch of a new franchise serving the Kitchener-Waterloo region of Ontario, led by master electricians Corey Hakkers and Dallas Roth. The franchise will serve Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and surrounding communities.
GHG Protocol changes could raise clean energy costs
Proposed changes to how companies account for electricity-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could sharply raise the cost of corporate clean-energy deals in Canada and limit access for many buyers, according to a new analysis from Business Renewables Centre-Canada.
Weak climate reporting could risk financial independence
University researchers in Canada are building a strong case for ramped-up corporate climate disclosure rules, arguing that mandatory sustainability reporting would help attract foreign capital and reduce the country’s dependence on investment from the United States.
You still need a plan to drive an EV in rural Alberta
Drivers can get to almost anywhere in Alberta in most electric vehicles (EVs) without getting stranded, but it requires careful planning – especially in winter when EVs lose significant range.
B.C. fleet operators open to shared EV charging models
Fleet operators in British Columbia looking to electrify are open to adopting shared- and subscription-based charging arrangements as an alternative to building their own infrastructure, according to a new report from the Pembina Institute.
Canadians design bubbly floating solar for icy lakes
Researchers at Western University tested a floating solar system designed to prevent winter ice formation, a key challenge for Canadian installations. Their successful trial on an artificial pond in southwestern Ontario was published in the journal Applied Energy.
Microsoft’s emissions surged 25% in 2025
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT-Q) said its carbon emissions climbed 25 per cent in 2025, making it the latest technology company to report a setback in its efforts to erase emissions amid heavy spending on artificial intelligence data centres.
EU plans 2040 electrification target to cut oil, gas use
The European Union wants to propose an electrification goal for the next decade as part of a plan to strengthen the local market for clean technologies and help shift the bloc away from fossil fuels.
Brooklyn startup turning stoves into batteries
New York-based Electra Research is taking a new approach to residential energy storage by installing smaller batteries alongside high-demand appliances, creating a faster alternative to connecting large battery systems directly to the electric grid.
How raising freezer temps could avoid tons of emissions
Shipments of frozen food are typically moved at -18 C or lower. Shifting to -15 C would have no impact on food safety and could avoid 18 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually, the Move to -15 C Coalition says.
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