News by subject: ENP

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Earth Day: "Today, we mark Earth Day ? a day that has been celebrated by Canadians for 30 years. "More than ever, this past year has reminded us of the importance of nature....

A new report, by Entelligent, a Colorado-based data and analytics company, is urging financial institutions to act now to ensure global emissions fall below net zero before 2050. Founded by environmentalist and entrepreneur Thomas Stoner and Nobel...

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in the Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on April...

To mark Earth Day, World Vision is calling on global leaders to fully respond to the climate change crisis as a tsunami of climate related disasters threaten to wipe out decades of development advances. The agency warns that the triple threat of...

Note: All times local Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 8:00 a.m.  The Prime Minister will deliver remarks and participate in the Raising our Climate Ambition session of the Leaders Summit on Climate, hosted by the President of the United States,...

Note: All times local Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 8:00 a.m.  The Prime Minister will deliver remarks and participate in the Raising our Climate Ambition session of the Leaders Summit on Climate, hosted by the President of the United States,...

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in the Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on April...

BIG Community Voices (BIG) yesterday launched its first annual Earth Day conference entitled "Earth for the AGES"on the grounds of Villa Woodbine in Coconut Grove, Florida ? a venue the grassroots organization is fighting to save from development...

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in the Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on April...

Vulog and UNESCO have announced their partnership to develop a "Smart and Inclusive Cities Tool," a project that will focus on the impact that mobility and technology have on fostering inclusivity for vulnerable populations in cities across the...

Polycor Inc., the largest quarrier of natural stone in the world, today announced in honor of Earth Day its plans to be carbon neutral by the end of 2025. Polycor is the first natural stone quarrier to make a firm commitment to carbon neutrality, and...

Today, Amazon and Global...

MOO Inc., the digital print and design company, announced a year-long collaboration with The Ocean Agency, the nonprofit behind projects such as the Netflix Documentary Chasing Coral. Together, they aim to raise awareness of how plastic-containing...

THOR Industries Inc. has published its Carbon and Climate Report detailing the recreational vehicle (RV) leader's sustainability risk management approach for managing the business threats presented by climate change. The disclosure also presents a...

This Earth Day, parents across Canada are taking action to hold decision makers accountable for environmental progress, needed now more than ever. Motivated by love for their children, they are acting in covid-safe ways in their communities and...

This year marks the tenth time that Hydro Ottawa is selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers, a recognition of the company's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability in all areas of its business operations....

RBC Global Asset Management ("RBC GAM"), the asset management division of the Royal Bank of Canada ("RBC"), is pleased to announce it has released its Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD") report. RBC GAM became a formal...

With the COVID-19 pandemic stimulating the acquisition of all sorts of electronics, the Electronic Products Recycling Association of Québec (EPRA-Québec) and their spokesperson, Martin Carli, want to raise awareness this Earth day (April 22) among...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will participate in the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on April 22 and 23. Consistent with the Roadmap for a Renewed...

Plastic litter is polluting our rivers, lakes and oceans, harming the wildlife that call those places home, and generating micro and macroplastics in the water we use. Canadians expect the Government of Canada to address plastic waste in their...

The Washington State legislature has passed groundbreaking legislation that sets a target for all model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in Washington State to be electric vehicles. The new law establishes the most aggressive...

Innovation and the development of clean technologies will help drive our economy, lower emissions and create jobs. This is more important than ever as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural...

On April 14, 2021 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published the first of two proposed range-wide habitat conservation plans (HCP) for public comment for the lesser prairie-chicken ("LPC").  This first HCP will provide range-wide regulatory...

Gunvor Group, one of the world's leading physical energy commodities traders, has joined the Global Carbon Capture & Storage (CSS) Institute, an international think tank whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of carbon capture and storage, a...

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will hold a virtual press conference regarding the steps the Government of Canada is taking to strengthen the Canadian...

Today, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, spoke with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, during the second meeting of the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Ambition. During...

AB&I is asking for input from the Oakland Community about the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's (Air District) draft health risk assessment (HRA) report that was released on April 9, 2021.  The draft report examined emissions from AB&I's...

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will hold a virtual press conference regarding the steps the Government of Canada is taking to strengthen the Canadian...

The team of journalists behind the CBC Radio series What on Earth is the recipient of the new CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting. This Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) award celebrates a working journalist or team of journalists whose work...

Canadians want clean air and clean water for their children and grandchildren. When companies pollute our natural environment, they pay the price and the Government of Canada ensures that environmental good follows environmental harm by investing...

Bridger Photonics' Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology was selected by ExxonMobil for incorporation into the first-ever filing of an application with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use cutting-edge technology for methane...

The Gouvernement du Québec is proud to announce $8 million for the creation and implementation of an incubator-accelerator. Its objective will be to stimulate tourism projects north of the 49th parallel and thus contribute to the territory's economic...

ReNew Power ("ReNew" or "the Company"), India's leading renewable energy company, today announced its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.  With this commitment, ReNew Power aims to help address the global climate crisis...

Arianne Phosphate (the "Company" or "Arianne")   , a development-stage phosphate mining company, advancing the Lac à Paul project in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, is pleased to announce significant advancements in the design of its future...

2021 will be pivotal for Europe's energy sector. As the UK prepares to host COP 26 in Glasgow, the EU is mobilising its ?1 trillion European Green Deal. And the industry itself is striving to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets and decarbonise...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Garth Frizzell, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, will...

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Garth Frizzell, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, will...

The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters is calling on the Illinois General Assembly to pass the Climate Union Jobs Act to put hundreds of thousands of union tradespeople to work as the state transitions to a clean energy economy over the next...

United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Michael Regan, and Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, issued the following statement: Canada and the United States share a common vision: that of a...

Trimble announced today the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report. Built around the company's mission of Transforming the Way the World Works?the report features how Trimble is helping to create a better future for our planet and the communities...

A key part of protecting aquatic species at risk is ensuring their critical habitat is also protected. The Government of Canada recognizes that we must safeguard these vital areas?including breeding sites, nursery areas, or feeding grounds?to help...

Today, following a special review that included broad public consultation and science-based assessments, Health Canada released its decisions on the risks to aquatic insects from two neonicotinoid pesticides: clothianidin and thiamethoxam. To protect...

The national science academies of the G7 nations today launch their science agenda ahead of the G7 leaders' summit in the United Kingdom in June 2020....

Canada's forest sector is transforming the materials we use in construction. Using mass timber in building construction helps lower emissions, advance innovation in forestry and supports local manufacturing and jobs. Canada is investing in the use of...

A new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Azul highlights the impact of plastic pollution on already vulnerable populations around the world, depriving them of their basic human rights, health, and well-being. The report, Neglected:...

The Waterfowl Festival is thrilled to welcome internationally renowned sculptor, Bart Walter of Westminster, Maryland, back to Easton as the Featured Artist for its 50th Anniversary this fall....

SSR Mining Inc. ("SSR Mining") announced today the publication of its ESG and Sustainability Report. The report outlines our approach to sustainability across a range of areas and summarizes our 2020 performance. Rod Antal, President and CEO,...

Gunvor Group, one of the world's largest physical energy commodities traders, has announced commitments in the areas of environment, social, and governance (ESG) targeting a 40% reduction in the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025. The...

The Government of Canada is further investing in research to better inform the protection of our oceans, lakes, rivers and waterways and the many species that call them home. The unfortunate reality is that microplastics and pharmaceuticals enter our...

Today, Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) announced it has cut steel and started full-rate construction of the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV). This important milestone kicks off construction of the third class of ships Seaspan is building...