News by subject: ENP

The Government of Canada is committed to innovation and to building a clean energy future to strengthen the economy, create good jobs and support the natural resource sectors. This commitment will be more important than ever as we begin to reopen the...

"The Porcupine caribou herd is invaluable to the culture and subsistence of the Gwich'in and Inuvialuit peoples, and the Porcupine caribou calving grounds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, in Alaska, are a sacred place. We have long opposed...

The Government of Canada is taking action to address the impact of climate change on water and land resources and help position Saskatchewan and the Prairies as global leaders in agri-food production and processing. In 2019, the Government invested...

The Lion Electric Company and CN are pleased to invite media representatives to a press conference on Monday, August 31 at 10:00 AM for the joint announcement of an important step forward in the electrification of heavy transport....

The Lion Electric Company and CN are pleased to invite media representatives to a press conference on Monday, August 31 at 10:00 AM for the joint announcement of an important step forward in the electrification of heavy transport....

Amcor announced today it has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative to create a path forward to a circular economy for plastics in the United States by 2025. The U.S. Plastics Pact is focused on four ambitious...

PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, has won the Airports Council International ? North America (ACI-NA) Environmental Achievement Award for Environmental Improvement with Limited Resources for the airport's updated...

Indigenous Peoples have long been leaders in environmental stewardship and sustainable development. That's why the Government of Canada is working with Indigenous partners from coast to coast to coast to protect more nature ? which is vital to our...

As Canada begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government's top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of all Canadians. That includes working to help the economy recover, creating new green jobs, reducing emissions, and...

Ameren Illinois welcomes the opportunity to participate in stakeholder discussions designed to develop sound energy policy for Illinois. At Ameren Illinois, our focus is on ensuring that Downstate utility customers are not unfairly saddled with the...

As Canada begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government's top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of all Canadians. That includes working to help the economy recover, creating new green jobs, reducing emissions, and...

The Government of Canada's number-one priority remains keeping Canadians safe and supporting families and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the fight against climate change must continue, particularly for Northerners, who are at the...

The Government of Canada's number-one priority remains keeping Canadians safe and supporting families and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. Even at this time, work continues, to help the economy recover, create conditions for new jobs, lower...

Aecon Group Inc. today released its inaugural Sustainability Report, highlighting the progress, initiatives and commitments of Aecon's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) processes and strategies....

Recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent has opened the door for states to enact laws requiring all new cars sold in the state to be electric as of a certain date, according to a law journal article by the nonprofit Coltura published today in the...

This is a momentous occasion for the climate restoration movement. I commend the U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) on their bipartisan legislation to research and...

The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) welcomes the Province of Alberta's growing support for next generation small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of Canada's march toward net-zero 2050 energy. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has signalled intent to...

The Government of Canada's top priorities are the health and safety of all Canadians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of our efforts to ensure good health and economic well-being, we must take real and sustained action to protect the Great...

Énergir welcomes the granting of $70 million in financial assistance to support renewable natural gas (RNG) production in Québec announced today by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonatan Julien. Of this amount, $45 million will be...

Today, Uranium Producers of America President and Chief Operating Officer of Energy Fuels Inc. , Paul Goranson, testified before a U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) hearing in support of the American Nuclear Infrastructure...

At a time when COVID-19 is causing major disruptions in the global electronics supply chain, the need for a more sustainable, environmentally-responsible approach to manufacturing and reusing electronics has never been greater. In response,...

Protecting nature is an essential part of addressing biodiversity loss and fighting climate change. Here in Canada and around the world, we need transformative action to protect natural ecosystems now and into the future. Today, the Minister of...

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new protocol for the development and registration of antimicrobial treatments for preharvest agricultural water, such as the water used in farm irrigation systems. The protocol was developed...

The Lake Winnipeg basin is the second-largest watershed in Canada, covering close to one million square kilometres, which span over four provinces and four states. Home to seven million people, the basin is an important freshwater resource. Over the...

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited has released its first public statement on climate change. The statement acknowledges the effects of rising global temperatures and lays out CP's commitment to ongoing efforts to mitigate the impacts. The statement...

In the news release, Dominica Will Spend a Quarter of Its Revenue on Hurricane-Proof Housing, With 450 More Homes Built Using Citizenship by Investment Funds, issued 29-Jul-2020 by CS Global Partners over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company...

Dominica was 2019's fastest growing economy in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The country is already showing signs of economic recovery from COVID-19. With a nearly one billion EC$ budget for 2020-2021, Dominica will invest EC$427.2 million...

The environmental impact assessments for two dams planned on Marañon River, the main tributary to the Amazon, have expired, meaning the dams can no longer legally be built, according to a new legal analysis done by the Peruvian Society for...

As the re-start of America's past-time approached, federal lawmakers stepped up to the plate and hit a homerun for the environment, outdoor recreation and the preservation of America's most special natural resources....

Over the past several months, 53,000 pro-life Ohioans have signed a petition calling on Governor Mike DeWine and the members of the Ohio Legislature to transition Ohio to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030. Members of Ohio's faith community shared...

Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned Perfume and Taste company, is the first in the industry to complete the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Action Manager assessment, developed by B Lab and the UN Global Compact. A key...

The Government of Canada is working hard to protect our oceans and the marine life they sustain. We have been clear that our target is to protect 25% of our oceans by 2025, working toward 30% by 2030. As we work to increase marine protections from...

Puro.earth today announces the commercial launch and global rollout of its new approach to scaling carbon transformation, matching companies that lock away carbon dioxide (CO2) in environmentally sound processes for the long term with companies that...

United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway testified today before the Senate Democrats' Special Committee on the Climate Crisis, calling for robust investments in domestic manufacturing that will both create jobs and reduce...

"I applaud the House Select committee on their action plan to tackle the climate crisis. It is our moral imperative to address and resolve this crisis as rapidly as possible, and this plan promises to do so while also tackling urgent economic and...

The Democrats have issued a bold, new climate crisis plan that commits to "achieving net-negative emissions during the 2nd half of the century." This is a great first step. While we appreciate their focus on this important goal, we cannot put off...

Financeit and the Government of British Columbia have launched the CleanBC Better Homes low-interest financing program to enable more B.C. residents to incorporate energy efficient heating units into their homes. This impactful new initiative...

XL Lifts, specializing in zero and low emissions forklifts, today announced additional World Lift and Wiggins forklifts are now eligible to participate in California's Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) and now qualify for up...

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health, safety, and environment of Canadians. Environment and Climate Change Canada enforces laws that protect Canada's air, water, and natural environment, and we take this responsibility very...

As one of the first real estate companies in the world to do so, Castellum is adopting concrete roadmaps with clear waypoints and specific measures for achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2030. "We're now shifting our sustainability efforts into...

BMO Financial Group has been named to the top ten of Corporate Knights' 2020 Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens list. Ranked first among the major banks and ninth overall, BMO was recognized for its sizable portfolio of sustainable loans, as well...

The Government of Canada is building a clean energy future that will strengthen the economy, create good jobs and support the natural resource sectors. This will be more important than ever as we prepare to reopen the economy and plan our recovery....

Collaboration with Indigenous communities from coast to coast to coast is key to understanding, learning and putting to action how best to protect our environment. In recognition of Indigenous History Month, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and...

"The Foundation for Climate Restoration applauds Denmark's bold commitment to ensuring a habitable planet for future generations. Their recent climate agreement lays out a detailed plan to cut carbon emissions by 70% over the coming decade. They are...

The Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC) and the California Air Ressources Board (CARB) announce that the next joint carbon market auction will be held on August 18, 2020. The publication of the...

Re-Teck executives met with Brazilian Senator, Luis Carlos Heinze, at the invitation and under the organization of the CEO, Luciana Figueras, of the Governmental and Institutional Relations Company "Tomorrow Gestão", to discuss Project Bill 3592 and...

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is making funding available through its Participant Funding Program to assist the participation of the public in the federal environmental assessment for the proposed Michel Coal Project, located...

Today, Dr Courtney Howard announced her candidacy for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada. "It has never been clearer that we need a healthy planet in order to have healthy people and healthy economies. To chart a safe and resilient course...

National Bank is proud to present its first Report on Environmental, Social and Governance Advances (ESG Report) for the year 2019. The report is intended for all Bank stakeholders. It outlines the Bank's commitments and achievements in sustainable...

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) today released a study recommending four key programs for US stimulus investment to support short- and long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn while ensuring progress toward a low-carbon...