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Glencore considers acquisition of Li-Cycle
Glencore considers acquisition of Li-Cycle
Glencore Canada Corporation said it is exploring a potential acquisition of Toronto-based battery recycling company Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (LICYF), a company it has previously backed with hundreds of millions of dollars in investment.
Van. housing non-profit Brightside initiates net-zero retrofits
Vancouver housing non-profit Brightside Community Homes Foundation is embarking on a portfolio-wide retrofit, with hopes of bringing its climate impact to net-zero by 2035. Brightside operates 27 multi-unit residences that house 1,400 to 1,500 residents.
CPKC sees track to net-zero with hydrogen, low-carbon fuels
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CPKC), formed out of a merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway, is pioneering the use of hydrogen locomotives, fuel-efficient trains and alternative fuels to explore ways to minimize its environmental impact.
Recurrent Energy secures $183M for Texas storage project
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ-Q), has closed project financing and tax equity for its 200-megawatt-hour Fort Duncan Storage project in Maverick County, Texas. The project is expected to be commerically operational by summer 2025.
HydroGraph, NEI announce new line of graphene dispersions
Vancouver-based HydroGraph Clean Power (HG-CN) and New Jersey-based NEI Corp. have launched a new line of graphene dispersions. The dispersions improve electrical conductivity which can improve the performance of energy storage solutions.
Full Circle signs MOU to commercialize FCL-X in Asia
Toronto-headquartered Full Circle Lithium Corp. (FCLI-X) and Japan's ITOCHU Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in bringing Full Circle's lithium-ion battery fire extinguishing agent FCL-X to Japanese and Korean markets.
St. Thomas plant facing EV sector 'headwinds': analysts
Northvolt's bankruptcy demonstrates increasing volatility in the electric vehicle (EV) sector during this high-tariff automotive environment, and the $7-billion PowerCo EV battery plant in southwestern Ontario may face future delays, industry experts said.
New Flyer receives order for 117 eco-friendly buses
New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of Winnipeg-based NFI Group (NFI-T), has announced firm orders from the Maryland Transit Administration for a total of 117 buses. The order includes 87 hybrid-electric and 30 battery-electric buses.
Saskatchewan doubles EV road-use fee to $300
The Saskatchewan government announced it is doubling the road-use charge on EVs to $300 annually from $150. The surcharge is collected by Saskatchewan Government Insurance at the time of registration and will go toward fixing roads.
Self-healing 'sandwich' EV battery aims to cure range anxiety
Norwegian research organization SINTEF — also known as The Foundation for Industrial and Technical Research — has experimented with a battery it claims is more stable than traditional lithium-ion packs and can deliver better driving range with a longer lifespan.
Researcher says e-planes could be the future of the skies
In Ontario, researchers at the University of Waterloo have partnered with Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre to test Velis Electro, a small e-plane that runs on batteries similar to an EV.
Wind-powered mast to cut emissions sets sail to Canada
A pioneering rigid shipping mast has set off on its first journey, harnessing the wind to propel a cargo ship from England to Canada and using less fuel to help reduce emissions.
No more excuses: Why sustainable homes are the future
Making housing more sustainable is increasingly urgent as the effects of climate change become more significant. The federal government estimates that buildings produce up to 17 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, from space and water heating and electricity.
The future of school construction starts in Scarborough
The forthcoming Poplar Road K-8 Public School, which is set to break ground in Scarborough this year, will become a real-time lesson in mass-timber construction, with the Toronto District School Board leading by example.
Whatever follows the carbon tax should save Cdns. money
OPINION: The consumer carbon price has officially moved to palliative care. But what fills the gap it leaves behind? We need measures that don’t just focus on near-term emission reductions, but that truly reach Canadians where they are: their homes.
N.S. identifies 5 areas for offshore wind development
Nova Scotia has identified five areas it deems suitable for the development of offshore wind farms. Four are south of Nova Scotia’s eastern shore: French Bank, Middle Bank, Sable Island Bank and Emerald Bank. The fifth is northeast of Cape Breton.
Commercial real estate and the role of microgrids
The commercial real estate sector covers close to 97 billion cubic feet in the U.S. alone. All of those facilities are mission critical in one way or another — especially to those employed there. How can microgrids help?
U.K. emissions fall 3.6% in 2024
The U.K.’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.6 per cent in 2024 as coal use dropped to the lowest level since 1666, the year of the Great Fire of London, according to new Carbon Brief analysis.
SBTi proposes more flexibility in net-zero overhaul
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published a document describing proposed revisions to the Corporate Net Zero Standard. SBTi is showing flexibility regarding requirements some corporations have criticized — especially its methodology for Scope 3 emissions from supply chains.
Climate action is becoming less of a priority around the world
A few years ago, climate was a major theme of the annual CERAWeek event as corporate and government leaders showcased their environmental progress and latest investments. This year, it's noticeably absent from the conversation.
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