News by subject: ENP

The City of Beaconsfield launched the i3P project to identify local actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and to adapt to climate change. The consultations held over the course of this project enabled the citizens to prioritize measures to...

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement about climate action...

A significant British Columbia court case was finalized on April 21, 2021, by Prince Rupert Provincial Court, against Silas Miro Levesque, commercial master of the vessel Wind Walker. Mr. Levesque was found guilty of fishing for lingcod in a...

The Biden-Harris Administration has now approved the construction and operations of the Vineyard Wind 1 Project ? the first commercial-scale, offshore wind project in the U.S....

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement about climate action...

Improvements in energy efficiency are critical to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. The Government of Canada is building a clean energy future to strengthen the economy, create jobs and support the natural resource sectors as we recover from...

Con Edison CEO Timothy Cawley told shareholders in the company's second virtual annual meeting that the company's Clean Energy Commitment is "our way forward" and "will help our planet, our company, and our communities remain sustainable," while also...

The EU's forthcoming legislative revisions for buildings and construction is a critical opportunity to create policy and investment certainty on how energy performance requirements will be supported by carbon performance rules, says BPIE. New...

A record $25 million conservation challenge grant from Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation to the National Wildlife Federation's #SaveLACougars campaign to build a wildlife crossing in the Los Angeles area will help the landmark project...

China will press ahead with the world's largest water diversion project and prioritize water conservation in the process.   As the country pursues green and high-quality development, efforts should be made to advance the...

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. , a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, today launches 'Our vision for engineering a sustainable society', containing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...

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

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

Manulife today released its 2020 Sustainability Report and Public Accountability Statement. The report highlights Manulife and John Hancock's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance in 2020....

Pan American Silver Corp.  ("Pan American") is proud to release its 2020 Sustainability Report, which includes details on the Company's environmental, social, corporate governance, and health and safety goals and performance. "Pan American remains...

Since the dawn of industrialization, mankind has created unprecedented material wealth. However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.   Humans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6...

FLO | AddEnergie has begun shipping 120 chargers out of its factory in Shawinigan, Quebec, destined for FLO network's first deployment in New York City. Of the total, 100 chargers will be installed at 34 public curbside locations over the coming...

The Government of Canada understands how important the Pacific prawn fishery is to British Columbia's economy and culture. The Government will continue to manage the fishery responsibly and sustainably, and support the harvesters whose income depend...

A groundbreaking project conducted jointly by the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) and Oxitec started this week after a decade of planning, public engagement and regulatory approvals. Over the next few...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement further to the confirmation that the Yukon Liberal Party will form government: "Yukoners have chosen to re-elect a government led by the Yukon Liberal Party. "On behalf of the...

BMO Financial Group , acting as a sustainability structuring lead, has announced a...

Today a diverse coalition representing tribes, ranchers and conservationists announced strong support of Senate Bill (SB) 332, state legislation that would enable more cultural and prescribed burns. Tribes like the Karuk want to use prescribed fire...

BMO Financial Group  has been appointed Chair of the Cross-Sector Biodiversity Initiative (CSBI). The CSBI is a partnership of the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), the International Council of Mining...

Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced Canada will join the United States in establishing a new Net-Zero Producers Forum, a platform for oil and gas?producing countries to discuss how the sector can...

WHO: The Foundation for Climate Restoration (F4CR) will host a webinar focused on climate restoration, the safe and permanent removal of the trillion tons of atmospheric CO2 that continues to warm our planet. WHAT: California on the Climate...

The Biden administration today pledged to reduce U.S. economy-wide carbon emissions to around 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. The goal amounts to a 2 gigaton (Gt) reduction in annual, energy-related U.S. carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2030 ?...

The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) welcomes the joint announcement by Canada and the United States to green their government operations. "The creation of a first forum on green purchasing as part of government activities is a significant first...

Ballard Power Systems today announced the publication of its second annual ESG report, "Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2020", highlighting the Company's 2020 performance in a number of key areas relevant to long-term...

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today applauded reintroduction of the Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA) for the 117th Congress by a bipartisan group of members in the U.S. House of Representatives?including Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE),...

Budget 2021 is the Government of Canada's plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that is inclusive of all Canadians. Today, on Earth Day, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude...

Today, in conjunction with President Biden's Leaders Summit on Climate, Canada and the United States announced a new initiative to engage governments around the world in greening government operations. Leading by example, the two countries also...

"Today, the world marks Earth Day ? an annual opportunity to celebrate and cherish our natural environment. "The borderless COVID-19 pandemic reminds us daily that our health as human beings is collectively linked to the health of our natural...

Sabra®, maker of America's favorite hummus and a leading plant-based brand, shared ambitious sustainability goals today, communicating a promise to nourish people and planet with commitments across all areas of the business....

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...

Climate change is the greatest long-term threat that we face as a global community, but it is also our greatest economic opportunity. By taking bold climate action, we will create new jobs for the future, strengthen our economy, and grow the middle...

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...