News by subject: ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS

Every individual living on the planet Earth has a carbon footprint, which is the effect we have on the environment due to the use of fossil fuels. Many have taken steps to move towards a eco-friendlier lifestyle, reducing their carbon footprint and...

Applied Minerals, Inc. (the "Company" or "Applied Minerals") , a leading global producer of halloysite clay, under the trade name DRAGONITE, and advanced natural iron oxides, under the trade name AMIRON, is pleased to announce a leading producer of...

Strategic Environmental & Energy Resources, Inc. (SEER) , a provider of environmental, renewable fuels and industrial waste stream management services, announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Paragon Waste Solutions (Paragon), has completed the...

Solis Tek Inc. , a vertically integrated technology innovator, developer, manufacturer and distributor focused on bringing products and solutions to commercial cannabis growers in legal markets across the U.S, today commented on the California Bureau...

Effective immediately, the Government of British Columbia has ended hunting of grizzly bears throughout the province. The move follows a longstanding campaign by animal welfare, conservation and First Nations groups seeking full protection for...

A detailed review of provincial climate action plans and the results from countries around the world who have pursued similar policies indicate that the current provincial plans will cost Canadians billions and likely produce very little...

Humane Society International/Canada is joining the family of the late Rob Stewart, writer and director of the renowned documentary Sharkwater, in welcoming the introduction of Green Party MLA Sonia Furstenau's landmark bill that would end the...

The City of Beaconsfield ranked first for household waste management as well as for the recovery of organic and recyclable materials, according to the Agglomeration of Montreal's waste material profile for 2016, published this fall. The smart...

Service Finance's COO Ian Berch spearheaded efforts to support Hurricane Maria relief efforts by partnering with Chartright Air Group and Latin2Latin Marketing to charter a plane filled with supplies for Puerto Rico. The decision was fueled by...

A new sidewalk containing recycled glass was constructed on the west side of Neveu Avenue, from Beaconsfield Boulevard to Lakeshore Road, to address the concerns of parents and Saint-Rémi elementary school regarding student safety around the school's...

NeoGenomics, Inc. , a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services, announced today that Hurricane Irma had minimal impacts to its Fort Myers, FL facility. In preparation for the storm, in order to ensure continuous, uninterrupted...

American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP ("AHIP") and its hotel manager, ONE Lodging Management, Inc. ("ONE Lodging Management") have completed inspections of AHIP's three Oak Tree Inn hotels located in Hearne, TX and Livonia, LA and all are...

In the spirit of responsible mining and a strong commitment to environmental conservation, Kinross Gold U.S.A., Inc., Trout Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation announced today an agreement to protect and conserve important fish and...

The government of British Columbia has prohibited the trophy hunting of grizzly bears throughout the province and all hunting of grizzlies within the Great Bear Rainforest. The announcement, made Monday, follows a commitment by the BC New Democratic...

Celestica Inc. , a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions, today announced the availability of its 2016 Sustainability Report, outlining Celestica's commitment to sustainability and its recent financial,...

The City of Beaconsfield welcomes the decision rendered by the Superior Court confirming that the City acted properly and in accordance with the rules and laws in protecting Angell Woods and its rare forests and rich wetlands. "For years, we...

Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) have mutually agreed to terminate the Amended and Restated Delegation Agreement between North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Southwest...

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has committed funding to 12 innovative methane-reducing technology projects. The projects have a combined value of more than $83 million, and are approved for up to $29.5 million in ERA funding. The projects target...

Genus Capital Management today released "The Carbon Emissions Report: The Effect of Carbon Emissions on Investment Returns," which concluded that an investment portfolio's carbon intensity negatively impacted returns by 9.2 per cent over the past...

The City of Beaconsfield commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge by planting two Vimy oak trees in Heroes Park on Shore Road. This battle took place on April 9, 1917 during the First World War. It is commonly recognized as a...

Envision Solar International, Inc., ("Envision Solar," or the "Company"), the leading renewably energized EV charging, outdoor media and energy security products company, announced that the City of Santa Monica, California will deploy its EV ARCtm...

Editors' Note: There are two images accompanying this press release. The Chief Executive Officer of Repsol is co-chairing a global event that brings together industry leaders and policymakers and is focused in its 23rd...

In the coming days, the City of Beaconsfield will launch a pilot project to test a new ecological method for fighting the emerald ash borer infestation. The project includes a focus on and validation of techniques to diffuse a fungus that is an...

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) welcomes Environment and Climate Change Canada's proposed commitment to reduce further methane and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in the oil and natural gas sector, but disagrees with...

The California State Teachers' Retirement System today released Global Stewardship at Work, its 2015-16 sustainability report. This is the third year the system published the report, which is based on the Global Reporting Initiative G4 Guidelines.In...

Avaya today released its third annual Corporate Responsibility Report, illustrating the company's key achievements in 2016 for making a positive difference in the world through its employees, technology, customers and supply chain. "At Avaya, we...

Aquatic Informatics Inc., a global leader in providing innovative software for water data management and analysis, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 AQUARIUS Impact Awards in honor of Earth Day 2017.As the global community celebrates...

The Mayor of Beaconsfield, Georges Bourelle, is pleased and proud to announce that the City of Beaconsfield has been chosen as a finalist for the Union of Quebec Municipalities' (UMQ) Mérite Ovation municipal award in the Planning, Urbanism and...

Companies developing technologies to cut carbon emissions are in line for an opportunity worth up to $120 billion as Canada kicks off a carbon pricing program aimed at cutting the nation's greenhouse gas emissions, according to Lux Research.Local...

U.S. Concrete, Inc. (the "Company" or "U.S. Concrete") announced today that its Northern California business unit, Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc. ("Central Concrete"), a leading supplier of low-carbon concrete, and CarbonCure Technologies, a...

The Mayor of Beaconsfield, Georges Bourelle, is pleased and proud to announce that the smart waste collection with an incentive fee structure was chosen as a finalist in the Gala de reconnaissance en environnement et développement durable, in the...

While many people incorporate eco-friendly practices into their homes, deadlines and ingrained business practices make it easy to forget these same behaviors while at the office. In fact, a greener workplace not only translates into a lighter...

FOUR PAWS, the international animal welfare organization, planned a rescue mission to save bear Lula and lion Simba from the bombed-out Montazah Al-Morour zoo in Mosul, Iraq. The harrowing rescue finally came to an end earlier today. After months of...

Pizza Pizza has its green thumb out to help Canadians kick start their spring cleaning as part of the company's annual Slices for Devices campaign. Pizza lovers are invited to drop off eligible electronics devices at any participating location and...

Osisko Mining Inc. ("Osisko" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce it has received confirmation from the Québec Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques ("MDDELCC") of the...

Note to editors: An image is included with this press release on Marketwired's website. Now that spring is here, the Canadian Coast Guard would like to inform the public that its seasonal search and rescue bases in Québec City, Tadoussac,...

Building on a 50-year commitment to water conservation, Monrovia, the leading grower of premium ornamental and landscaping plants in the United States, has partnered with Ecology Action's WaterLink program to provide beautiful, low-water plants that...

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is moving ahead with a controversial plan to rewrite Canada's Policy for the Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon, better known as the Wild Salmon Policy and adopted in 2005 by the previous Liberal government. The...

Envision Solar International, Inc., ("Envision Solar," or the "Company"), the leading renewable energy EV charging, media and energy security product company, announced today that the first Florida installation of its Solar Tree® product has been...

A new study based on an unprecedented decade of local monitoring in Gitga'at First Nation territory, has revealed a previously undetected "wave" pattern of humpback whales seasonally using different habitats in large numbers as they navigate the...

Climate change is posing a severe challenge to freshwater fish in Canada. Already record high temperatures in rivers and streams during the summer have forced temporary closures of popular fishing locations, and within the next 50 years more than 30...

The Government of Canada is committed to understanding the implications of climate change for our marine ecosystems and coastal infrastructure. The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, today...

On behalf of The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Schenectady (NY) Mayor Gary McCarthy will testify before the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment on Thursday, March 9th at 10 a.m. ET during a hearing titled "Building a 21st...

Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world's largest mail and logistics company, will reduce all logistics-related emissions to net zero by the year 2050. In pursuit of this ambitious new target, Deutsche Post DHL Group hopes to contribute meaningfully to...

The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents and visitors along the Saguenay Fjord that the CCGS Des Groseilliers will begin spring icebreaking operations as early as March 13, 2017. The date is subject to change with no notice, as activities could...

What if someone told you that by keeping new and gently used shoes out of landfills you were helping to create sustainable jobs in developing nations around the globe? This year, as the spring cleaning season and Earth Day approaches, Soles4Souls...

Key community stakeholders have long been asking for tangible and lasting ways to improve community and recreational facilities. The Government of Canada is proud to support projects that contribute to the vitality and vibrancy of all regions....

GelTech Solutions, Inc. , an innovator in the use of environmentally-friendly polymers for fire suppression and protection, today announced that San Diego Zoo (SDZ) Global has implemented FireIce into the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's wildland fire...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Close to 300 new jobs in the cleantech sector could be created as the result of a $3.99 million Government of Canada investment which will prepare Quebecers working in that sector for the...

The governments of Canada and Quebec are safeguarding public health and helping protect the province's waterways by investing in projects to ensure that water and wastewater systems in the province are up to date and efficient and meet communities'...