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Methane mitigation is 'big business' in Canada

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Methane mitigation is 'big business' in Canada

Canada’s methane mitigation industry is a homegrown success story according to a new report partially commissioned by the Pembina Institute, and could also add significantly to provincial government revenues. Ninety-seven companies with methane mitigation efforts are headquartered in Canada.

DP World tests its first hydrogen-powered crane in Vancouver

Hydrogen-powered rubber-tired gantry cranes may be the future of low-carbon operations for Dubai-based logistics company DP World, which is testing out the innovation at the Port of Vancouver. The cranes typically run on diesel fuel.

Montreal welcomes continent’s largest net-zero industrial park

The designers and builders of 40NetZero, Montreal's forthcoming seven-million-square-foot industrial park, say they tick all the boxes when it comes to sustainability. The project is powered by clean energy, features solar panels over carports and planted areas for rainwater management.

Can green energy be both clean and profitable? Absolutely

GUEST SUBMISSION: In today’s energy landscape, the question is no longer if green energy can be both clean and profitable; it’s about how fast we can scale its adoption to meet the demands of our economy, our planet and our investors.

Svante opens world’s first carbon capture gigafactory in B.C.

Located in Burnaby, Svante Technologies' facility officially opened in May. It will help speed up the use of carbon capture and storage technologies by making the production of carbon filters faster and more cost-effective.

LEED v5 is here - what's changing and why it matters

On April 28, we took an important step forward: Registration opened for the latest version of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® rating system or LEED®.

Sponsored by: Canada Green Building Council

Anaergia signs deal for first of nine new biogas plants

Anaergia Inc. (ANRG-T) has signed a contract with Capwatt Biomethane Unipessoal to design and build an advanced biomethane facility in central Italy. The project, valued at approximately $7.3 million, is scheduled to be operational by June 2026.

Deep Sky CEO Damien Steel steps down

Damien Steel, the leader of Deep Sky, an ambitious Canadian climate-technology startup launched by the founder of online travel giant Hopper, has decided to step down as it prepares to open its first carbon-removal operation in Alberta.

Novisto fuels up for European expansion with $37.7M Series C

Montreal-based software scaleup Novisto has closed $37.7 million in Series C funding from existing backers to scale across Europe and expand its environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting platform. Novisto's software helps enterprises collect, audit and report ESG data.

Questor Q1 revenue jumps to $2.4M YoY

Calgary-based emissions reduction tech company Questor Technology Inc. (QST-X) reported Q1 revenue of $2.4 million, up from $732,000 in Q1 2024. The overall increase in revenue was primarily driven by growth in international equipment sales.

Kontrol Technologies Q1 revenue falls YoY

Concord, Ont.-based smart building technology developer Kontrol Technologies Corp. (KNR-NE) saw its Q1 revenue drop to $1.5 million, compared to $3.8 million for Q1 2024. Cash on hand at the end of Q1 was $11.2 million.

Honda's delay of $15B investment part of shift in EV strategy

Honda Motor Co., Ltd on Tuesday released new details explaining why it is delaying its planned $15-billion investment in a battery and electric vehicle (EV) complex in Ontario by around two years.

EV sales dropped across Canada for third year in row

According to a survey from AutoTrader, Canadian interest in EVs has continued to drop since 2022 and the ongoing threat of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs has contributed to the downward trend.

Maersk, LEGO source e-methanol from commercial plant

The world’s first large-scale commercial e-methanol plant has officially opened in Denmark, positioning itself as a cornerstone in the global transition to low-emission fuels. Maersk and LEGO Group are among the first buyers, using the e-methanol to decarbonize operations.

A new material creates clean electricity from the air around it

Researchers recently constructed a material capable of generating near-constant electricity from just the ambient air around it — thus possibly laying the groundwork for a new, virtually unlimited source of sustainable, renewable energy.

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