News by subject: ENP

The signing of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in 2001 marked a historic moment, as it was the first global treaty aimed at eliminating or restricting chemicals harmful to human and environmental health. The addition...

Hawaii will see over 1,800 new trees within the next year thanks to the contributions of DK Solutions, an East Brunswick marketing company specializing in lead generation for targeted direct mail campaigns. As business partners with One Tree...

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canadian and foreign species of wild animals and plants that may be at risk of overexploitation due to unsustainable or illegal trade. On April 19, 2024, Zhongmin Zheng was sentenced to pay a total...

According to Copernicus Climate Change Service, February 2024 was the warmest February ever recorded globally. However, North America, Asia, and parts of Europe experienced record-breaking cold temperatures. In some places, such as China's Mohe and...

Today, the Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance (ORCA), a funder collaborative of leading climate and ocean institutions, announced several exciting milestones just four months after its launch at...

Mission Possible...

In recognition of his unparalleled commitment to conservation and volunteerism, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to announce Gerry Brown as the Manitoba Volunteer of the Year. With over 25 years of dedicated service, Brown's contributions have...

A new survey indicates reducing greenhouse gas emissions grew in importance for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in 2023 but that greater support from enabling policies and funding is needed. As regulation...

Western North America seems to be experiencing more extreme weather events more frequently. From scorching droughts to torrential floods, the climate is changing rapidly, with no signs of slowing down. From 2011 to 2015, California and neighboring...

A coalition of environmental justice and equity groups, environmental organizations, energy providers, and...

JX LNG Canada Ltd. (the proponent) is proposing to develop a new liquefied natural gas facility located about 30 kilometres north of Prince George, British Columbia.  The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) and British Columbia's...

A universal tale, The Poisoner, is an unraveling of the deception, abuse of power, and utter negligence of early 2000s Michigan water politics. Inspired by the Flint Water Crisis, this neo-noir thriller is driven by a determined journalist who...

Ahead of the March 2025 rollout of Phase 2 of modernization of the deposit-refund system, this spring the Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association (QBCRA)/Consignaction  is beginning implementation of a network of at least 1,500 Consignaction...

On March 28, 2024, the highly anticipated "ApexTire2023 China Tire Annual Selection and Automobile Service Competitiveness Evaluation" (hereinafter referred to as ApexTire2023) was grandly unveiled and globally broadcasted live from the Sheraton...

The Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association (QBCRA)/Consignaction announced today that it has signed an agreement with Machinex for processing of the aluminum, plastic and multi-layer carton beverage containers that will become redeemable as...

Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom and Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger exhibited a bipartisan show of strength in taking on Big Oil, joining community leaders and environmental activist Jane Fonda in working to KEEP the historic law (SB1137)...

From March 18-28, states from around the world have flown into Kingston, Jamaica for the International Seabed Authority's 29th Session from March 18-28 to discuss the future of the deep sea and deep-sea mining. A special event on March 25, hosted by...

Today, on the Northwest Beach of Point Pelee National Park, Caldwell First Nation honoured its ancestors with ceremony and by entering into an agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) with Parks Canada demonstrating reconciliation in action and the...

CFC, the specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber, has today announced its entry in the carbon insurance market with the launch of a groundbreaking new product....

The Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announce that the next joint carbon market auction will be held on May 15, 2024. The...

Ten percent ? that was the annual decrease in German CO2 output last year, according to the Federal Environmental Agency (Umweltbundesamt). Germany emitted 673 million tons of greenhouse gasses in 2023, 76 million million tons fewer than the previous...

Demonstrating the important role the private sector plays in driving a more sustainable economy, the Sustainable Markets Initiative today published its 2023 Impact Report, The Growth Story of Our Time. The Report highlights the organisation's...

To fight the worst impacts of climate change and thrive in a net-zero future, there is an urgent need to reduce methane emissions and an enormous opportunity for Canada to lead. Methane, which has at least 80 times the global warming potential of...

The chaos of global warming and its attendant climate change upheavals have brought the world into crisis. In 2040 the world's most powerful corporations step into the fray to overthrow the ineffectual politicians. They stage a worldwide coup by...

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the world premiere of Uncommon Productions' The Poisoner, written by first-time playwright M. M. Haney and directed and developed by two-time Obie Award-winning director Lee Sunday Evans (Oratorio for...

Today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to approve much-anticipated climate disclosure rules. In the final rules, many of the most ambitious greenhouse gas emission disclosure requirements were rolled back from the original...

The carbon emissions of mobile network operators[1] fell by 6% globally between 2019-2022, according to the GSMA's fourth Mobile Net Zero report, published today at MWC Barcelona....

The Government of Canada enforces the laws that protect Canada's air, water, and natural environment, and takes pollution incidents and threats to the environment seriously. On February 15, 2024, the Town of Trenton was ordered to pay a total of...

Mountain Area Preservation (MAP), a 36-year-old grassroots environmental nonprofit organization, today filed a lawsuit against the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) in the Eastern District of California, declaring the federal agency is in...

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") , one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that between December 20, 2023 and February 2, 2024, the Company repurchased 400,000...

To create a future with a clean, healthy environment and a strong economy for people living in Canada, the Government of Canada is working with Canadians to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. Everyone's...

On January 24th, Claigan Environmental Inc. (www.claigan.com) announced a strategic project to apply for Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) exemptions for PFAS in Maine and Minnesota. Companies are encouraged to participate in this project and are urged...

The OPEC Fund for International Development, a multilateral development finance institution headquartered in Vienna, Austria, expanded its new commitments to US$1.7 billion across 55 projects globally in 2023, providing funding to address climate...

Indigenous peoples have been stewards of the land, water, and ice since time immemorial. Across the country, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis are braiding Indigenous Knowledge with modern science to offer solutions to climate change and biodiversity...

A recently released study sheds light on substantial greenhouse gas (GHC) emissions associated with the war in Ukraine. Examining the initial 18 months since the conflict's commencement in 2022, the study emphasizes the intricacies of monitoring GHC...

The Boreal Forest of northern Manitoba, with its rich and varied ecosystems and watersheds, is vital to the multitude of species that rely on it to thrive. Today, representatives from the Seal River Watershed Alliance, Indigenous nations, the...

Aquatech BM, a Quebec-based manufacturer of multifunctional industrial bottle washers, is pleased to announce a total investment of $1.7 million, thanks to the support of Fondaction, the collaboration of Investissement Québec and a $300,000 repayable...

70% of Britons believe that United Utilities, the water company which services Northwest England, should continue to allow grouse shooting to take place on land it owns, according to a survey of 1,000 UK adults. The survey was commissioned by the...

Millions of eyes will roll around the world today as The Body Shop announces that it has become the world's first global beauty brand* to achieve 100% vegan product formulations across all ranges including skincare, body care, haircare, makeup and...

Daily event and announcement summary The Honourable Steven Guilbeault leads the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023. Canada will work...

Climate change, desertification, and expansion of the world's drylands are posing ever-present global challenges. There is an urgent demand for innovative technologies to secure future supplies of energy, health, food, and water. To address these,...

Clean and healthy fresh water is essential to Canadians, communities, and businesses across the country. Canada is investing in concrete actions that will improve the health of lakes and rivers to ensure the collective well-being of all Canadians...

Across the country, as Canadians make the switch to electric vehicles, they not only help keep our air clean, they save money on their monthly bills by driving cars that aren't only comfortable and reliable, but cheaper to run and maintain. To make...

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement to outline the federal government's next steps to increase electric vehicle availability in Canada....

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement to outline the federal government's next steps to increase electric vehicle availability in Canada....

Following the unanimous approval of a declaration by COP28 diplomats that included calls for the phase out of fossil fuels and the tripling of renewable energy capacity, Matt Petersen, LACI's President and CEO, issued the following statement: "While...

Joint efforts to achieve more effective results, adaptation of global technologies for local use, and investments in environmental and social care. These were some of the messages conveyed by the ITAIPU Binacional hydroelectric power plant, which...

Minister's reflection for today "From late night huddles to early morning strategy meetings with High Ambition Coalition members, I am working tirelessly to resolve the issues we are faced with. Countries must come together to ensure COP28 is a...

The world has experienced its warmest year ever, with Canadians facing devastating and deadly wildfires. At COP28, all countries came together to address the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and push for ambitious...

Daily event and announcement summary Today, Minister Guilbeault took the podium to deliver Canada's National Statement, highlighting the country's position, commitments and aspirations for addressing the global climate crisis, and announced Canada's...