News by subject: ENP

ReThink Energy NJ today announced the release of its annual poll, "Attitudes on Clean Energy" that was conducted by the Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll. Now in its fifth year, the annual poll surveyed registered voters in New Jersey and results...

Russell Berman of The Berman Law Group, which has filed a class action lawsuit against sugar growers in federal court on behalf of western Palm Beach County residents, releases this statement after Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried announced...

Padraic O'Connell, a Project Manager for the sustainability consulting practice Footprint, has helped integrate energy efficiency and sustainability into Winnipeg's skyline, and the trend is catching on. "Often, in my...

Today, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis holds a hearing titled "Solving the Climate Crisis: Cleaner, Stronger Buildings" focused on reducing carbon pollution and improving resilience in residential and commercial buildings across the...

Carnival Corporation & plc , the world's largest leisure travel company, today announced its Germany-based brand, AIDA Cruises, has partnered with leaders from the maritime and engineering sectors to pilot the world's first fuel cell system designed...

Canadians value a safe and clean environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada's enforcement officers work hard every day to make sure individuals and companies are observing Canadian environmental laws. Les Entrepôts A.B. inc., a...

Greenfield Global Inc., Canada's largest ethanol producer and a world leader in high-purity specialty alcohols, welcomed the Government of Quebec's pre-publication of draft regulations on the minimum volume of renewable fuel in gasoline and diesel...

Today, Fertilizer Canada and Tractors for Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), intended to advance sustainable agriculture in Ghana as part of the 4R Solution Project. The project is supported by Global Affairs Canada and focuses on the...

Birla Cellulose, pulp and fibre business of Aditya Birla Group, has evaluated its carbon emissions across the entire global operations and is the first viscose manufacturer to declare carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG)...

A group of international lawyers has announced a new legal initiative to prevent the fossil fuel industry from triggering a massive breakdown of the climate system. The group, which includes preeminent legal experts on transnational corporations,...

As solar photovoltaics (PVs) transition from a subsidy-dependent market to a subsidy-free, grid-parity market, solar power manufacturers will increasingly employ smart solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce overall operation and...

With a shared interest and desire to take impactful action on climate change by significantly cutting carbon emissions, organizations representing Japan and Saskatchewan have agreed to collaborate on accelerating the use and understanding of carbon...

On 9 October 2019, Claigan Environmental Inc. (www.claigan.com) will present a webinar on restricted materials in plastics.  The webinar will be a technical exploration of plastic additives and related RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 restricted substances. ...

With 13 of its buildings "net zero carbon", Schneider Electric demonstrates that EcoStruxure is an enabler for the industry to operate with net zero CO2 emissions According to World Green Building Council, net zero carbon buildings are highly...

"Everyone who cares about wild salmon in British Columbia should be worried," said the Canadian Pacific Sustainable Seafood Society's Christina Burridge of its decision to announce self-suspension for BC sockeye, pink and chum from the Marine...

Today the New Mexico Supreme Court denied a joint petition from PNM, the wholly owned New Mexico utility subsidiary of PNM Resources , along with Western Resource Advocates, Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy, Sierra Club, IBEW Local 611, San Juan...

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) issued an open letter to Minister Yurek, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks earlier today, asking for a harmonized approach to single-use plastics. Across Ontario,...

American Coal Ash Association representatives appearing at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency public hearing tomorrow will testify that the agency's proposal for revising coal ash regulations will erect significant barriers to safely recycling...

On 9 October 2019, Claigan Environmental Inc. (www.claigan.com) will present a webinar on restricted materials in plastics.  The webinar will be a technical exploration of plastic additives and related RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 restricted substances. ...

Today, Canada's leading environmental organizations released the answers to a Federal Party Survey on Environmental Platforms that address the climate change, biodiversity, toxics and waste crises harming our country. The survey was distributed to...

Today, Canada's leading environmental organizations released the answers to a Federal Party Survey on Environmental Platforms that address the climate change, biodiversity, toxics and waste crises harming our country. The survey was distributed to...

Birla Cellulose has targeted to reduce its water intensity by 50% by 2025 from the baseline year 2015. This will be achieved by the application of new technologies based on the principles of 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). The best practices in the area...

Though Ontario has discontinued some of its electricity conservation programs, the province is still home to some of the world's leading energy efficiency firms. It is these firms that are helping to transition the world to a low-carbon economy, and...

"The United Steelworkers (USW) stands in solidarity with the youth of the world, Indigenous peoples as well as many in the global south, who are facing the complete destruction of their environment as a result of climate change," said Ken Neumann,...

Sovcombank becomes the first Russian bank to become a Founding Signatory of the UNEP FI Principles for Responsible Banking, committing to strategically align its business with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate...

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment for the proposed CNOOC International Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Project, located approximately 400 kilometres offshore, east of St. John's,...

Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley will discuss how the forecasted 2.7 degree Fahrenheit rise in global temperatures in the near future will affect the island nation of Barbados and the 43 other small islands that make up the Alliance of Small...

Dawson College students, teachers and staff will meet at the College, eat breakfast and attend environmental workshops before joining activist Greta Thunberg at the Sept. 27 Global Climate Strike march in Montreal, expected to be one of the biggest...

Farmers and anyone involved with food production understands the importance of the FDA's Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). This management system is vital in making sure food is safely handled throughout the entire food cycle, from...

The Climate Aviation Coalition, a pan-Canadian coalition regrouping several grassroots and environmental organizations, will make a statement related to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) triennal assembly starting in Montreal on...

Pushing for a zero-carbon future during the United Nations Climate Week, Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, is mobilizing business and governments to tackle climate change with a sense of urgency. Firmenich CEO,...

A few days before the long-awaited Global Climate Strike in Montreal, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) is concerned about the interest generated by the event among certain groups who see it as an opportunity to have a voice that...

Tourism in the Caribbean region is expected to grow by up to 5% this year, estimates the Dominican Tourism Minister, Robert Tonge. Last Thursday, the Commonwealth of Dominica marked two years since category 5 hurricane Maria wreaked havoc across the...

Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned Perfume and Taste company, announces the launch of "One Planet Business for Biodiversity" (OP2B) at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York. A founding member of OP2B, Firmenich is one of 19 likeminded...

Before heads of state and government at today's UN Climate Action Summit in New York, members of the Getting to Zero Coalition - a powerful alliance representing senior leaders within the maritime, energy, infrastructure and finance sectors,...

The Climate Aviation Coalition, a pan-Canadian coalition regrouping several grassroots and environmental organizations, will make a statement related to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) triennal assembly starting in Montreal on...

Many of British Columbia's fastest growing cities and towns are incentivizing and/or requiring higher levels of energy efficiency in new construction, spurring healthier, more comfortable, and more durable buildings ? and a surge in employment and...

SodaStream Canada will #ClimateStrike on September 20 along with the entire global SodaStream team by shutting down all e-commerce and head office operations. Specifically in Canada, employees are also taking action through a local shoreline cleanup,...

Dominion Energy is proposing the largest offshore wind development in the country to provide more renewable energy to its customers in the Commonwealth and provide a boost to the offshore wind industry on the East Coast....

An ambitious new non-political, non-religious digital "state" that aims to transcend national borders and empower the global youth community (13-24 years old) to act on the world's most pressing issues will launch at the Nobel Peace World Summit this...

A recent white paper, authored by Brattle economists and prepared for NRG, that provides a framework for a clean energy market to meet carbon reduction goals has been submitted to the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee in response to questions...

Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned Perfume and Taste Company, has been recognized as a global leader in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), alongside leading companies including Oracle, 3M, Boston...

DNV GL ? Maritime has released the third edition of its Maritime Forecast to 2050 at London International Shipping Week 2019 (LISW). The Maritime Forecast examines the future of the shipping industry in a rapidly changing global energy landscape....

Under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is making sure the Canadian Coast Guard has the equipment it needs to respond to incidents along our coastlines in a timely and efficient manner. Following open and competitive processes,...

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) congratulates the Global Commission on Adaptation (GCA) on its flagship report, Adapt Now: A Global Call for Leadership on Climate Resilience, which is a clear call to action to all nations to adapt now, boldly and...

Canada has the world's longest coastline and is surrounded by three oceans and the health of our oceans matters to all of us. The Government of Canada is dedicated to protecting our oceans and waterways and to keeping them clean, secure and...

A new province-wide radio ad launched by Renewable Industries Canada (RICanada), the country's leading biofuels industry group, supports the Ontario Government's commitment to increase ethanol blending in the province's gasoline to 15 percent (E15)...

Ontarians are feeling the impacts of climate change in their communities, from forest fires to flooding. A recent report from expert Canadian scientists showed that Canada is warming at twice the global average. That's why the Government of Canada is...

Concerns over the environment have led to dramatic changes in the use of refrigerants in commercial foodservice equipment. Recently, rules have been put in place in California to phase out hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that have a high Global Warming...

Investing in modern community facilities and improved roads is essential for ensuring Canadians and their families have access to infrastructure that meets their needs and creates dynamic communities while supporting good jobs that help grow the...