News by subject: ENP

Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on World Oceans Day: "From the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic, oceans are at the heart of many Canadian communities, providing people with places to live, work, and...

Today, people around the globe will honour World Environment Day?an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and protecting the environment. This year's theme is "Biodiversity." As Canadians continue to physically distance during the COVID-19...

Montréal ? host of World Environment Day 2020 ? becomes the first Canadian city to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index). The destination now forms part of the global destination sustainability movement, that seeks to engage,...

Electrolux today announces a plan to replace all high-impact greenhouse gases in all of its appliances by 2023 at the latest, as part of its commitments to the United Nations global Cool Coalition initiative. The plan, which helps Electrolux deliver...

Tomorrow is Clean Air Day, an annual event dedicated to the importance of good air quality in Canada. While fighting the COVID-19 pandemic is the Government of Canada's top priority, protecting our air quality and ensuring Canadians have healthy...

Since 2015, SKF has decreased its manufacturing carbon footprint by 36% and is already operating two carbon neutral factories. Today, SKF announces its aim to achieve a fully carbon neutral manufacturing footprint by 2030. The 2030 target will cover...

Today, the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) launches Embodied Carbon 101, a summer-long series exploring the emerging topic of embodied carbon and empowering architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals nationwide to mobilize...

After only 6 months post-construction completion and levee breach at the Tule Red Tidal Restoration Project, longfin smelt have returned. The 420-acre restoration site converted wetlands managed primarily for waterfowl to tidal wetlands for the...

Algoma Steel Inc. (Algoma Steel) welcomes the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) decision today to initiate an anti-dumping investigation concerning hot-rolled heavy steel plate (Heavy Plate) exported from Chinese Taipei, Germany, South Korea,...

As all Canadians are facing the unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship. Now, more than ever, we have...

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting an Impact Assessment for the proposed Gazoduq Project, a natural gas pipeline approximately 780 kilometres long, located between northeastern Ontario and Saguenay, Quebec. As part of...

The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) in California has received a historic $10 million to help farmers, ranchers and forestland managers enhance their levels of stewardship and receive payments for doing so. The 2020 application deadline is...

Before the hurricane season starts in three weeks, 150 more families from the Commonwealth of Dominica will receive the keys to their new, safe homes. The hurricane-proof units were built as part of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit's Housing...

Today Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced a Canada-wide Call for Proposals for its new Accelerated Ocean Solutions Program (Program). Through the Program, the supercluster will invest up to $35 million in short-term ocean projects that will...

Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), a conservative organization advancing clean energy policies, announced the launch of a major advertising and promotional campaign advocating for clean energy jobs to be a centerpiece of the...

Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM), acting as manager and portfolio advisor of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announces the launch of a new exchange traded fund adhering to a responsible investment policy. The Desjardins RI...

Environment and Climate Change Canada is the 2019 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the federal category....

Conservation groups today challenged in federal court the administration's effort to gut clean water protections from wetlands and streams that feed drinking-water sources for 200 million Americans and 32 million people in the South, or seven out of...

EarthxCities presented at Earthx2020 explored the role of cities at the forefront of climate resiliency, as urban residents collectively face the brunt of environmental hazards. Streamed virtually for the first time ever, the two-day conference...

Chicago on Friday joined a small circle of U.S. cities that are pioneering policies to prepare for the projected growth in electric vehicles (EVs), as the City Council passed an ordinance that opens the door to cost-effective expansion of charging...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Canada and governments the world over are working to contain the virus, keep people safe and limit economic impacts. The Government of Canada remains committed to innovation and building a clean energy...

To mark Earth Day, National Bank is pleased to announce a partnership with Équiterre, one of Quebec's top environmental organizations. Mr. Louis Vachon, President and Chief Executive Officer of National Bank, will serve as Honorary Chair of the...

Day & Ross' subsidiary Ottaway Motor Express is among the first in the transportation industry to begin a six-month pilot project with KarbonKleen to trial dynaCERT's HydraGENtm carbon emission reduction technology. Devices have been installed on two...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Earth Day: "Today, we join the international community to observe Earth Day. "As Canadians, we are fortunate to be surrounded by an abundance of nature. With this privilege...

EARTH DAY -- Project Vesta, a non-profit organization dedicated to solving the climate crisis, today announced its first site for testing its innovative carbon dioxide reduction method. Project Vesta uses a process called 'coastal enhanced...

LOGISTEC Corporation ("LOGISTEC") , a marine and environmental services provider, is pleased to announce that its next generation of Aqua-Pipe water technology is now NSF 61 certified. This important certification opens yet another door for this...

Today, ahead of Earth Day's 50th anniversary, the Consumer Brands Association released its policy platform with recommendations to achieve the country's optimal recycling system. Achieving America's Recycling Future is the first policy platform...

Tivity Health®  today announced the release of its new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Policy. The ESG Policy describes Tivity Health's priorities for organizational initiatives, principles and culture to meet the company's environmental,...

Earth Challenge 2020 (Earth Challenge) launched today marking the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This project creates a global expansion of open source citizen science data and opportunities for civic engagement. Earth Challenge has two goals....

LeoVegas today published its 2019 Annual Report. The year was characterised by changes for the gaming industry, with external challenges coupled to broader requirements for compliance, higher gambling taxes, and Sweden becoming a locally regulated...

They are one of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet and considered Africa's most legally traded live animal-the Ball python. A poster animal for the exotic pet trade, their name comes from the animal's tendency to curl up into a tight ball...

"European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the new Circular Economy Action Plan (nCEAP). It's an ambitious step forward to transform Europe into a circular economy," says François de Bie, Chairman of European Bioplastics. "As EUBP, we especially endorse...

Representatives from labour, social justice, Indigenous, faith and environmental organizations today called on the Government of Canada to greatly increase the funds and programs needed to build a sustainable economy and drastically cut...

Making our oceans and coasts safer, cleaner and healthier for all Canadians and future generations is a top priority for the Government of Canada. Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette...

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment for the proposed Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels Project, located in the Interlake region of Manitoba. The Agency invites the...

The Government of Canada and First Nations communities are working in partnership to improve water infrastructure on reserves and support access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous...

Targets: Improve use and recycling of plastics and reduce usage of new plastic Cooperation at the European level Use of plastics in the biopharmaceutical industry an essential safety benefit for patients Sartorius, a leading international partner of...

Transportation is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. To build a better future, we need to make green transportation more affordable for everyone in Quebec and across the country. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today...

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national nonprofit dedicated to accelerating America's transition to a renewable energy economy, has named this year's recipients of its Renewable Energy Champion and Renewable Energy Leadership...

Norsk Bergindustri (Norwegian Mineral Industry), the national mining association in Norway, today announced that it will adopt the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative, a corporate social responsibility program developed by the Mining...

Cleanfox, a free application that securely, smartly and quickly cleans out your inbox from unnecessary emails firmly plants its commitment to fight Digital Pollution. Eco-warriors can now do more for the environment, land and its people through the...

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) applauds yesterday's announcement by Minister Yurek and the Ontario Government to move battery recycling to the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) for oversight and management....

In a drastic turn to eliminate coal as the main source of district heating, The City of Helsinki today kicks off the Helsinki Energy Challenge - a global one million euro competition to find the future of urban heating. With the aim to find a...

The Economist Group announced today the cancellation of its World Ocean Summit 2020 which was scheduled to take place in Tokyo on March 9th and 10th. The decision follows new measures to halt the spread of the coronavirus in Japan, as well as...

EDMONTON, Feb. 24, 2020 Today, on the day the Court of Appeal of Alberta ruled on the constitutionality of Canada's Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson issued the...

Many of the world's largest mining companies risk the perception that they are 'SDG-washing' through selective reporting of their impacts on these universal goals. Companies often highlight in their Sustainability Reports the positive contributions...

The global environmental organization Greenpeace has recognized SBA Group company Utenos trikota?as as the first, and so far the only company in the world to work entirely according to its textiles procurement standard. Greenpeace has already started...

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting and conserving nature and wildlife. They are an important legacy for our kids and grandkids. Canada's Southern Mountain Caribou are an iconic species and are vital to Indigenous Peoples in British...

There is a special place in the Peace River Region of Northeast BC where two ancient mountains rise up and stand together on the horizon.  Known locally as the Twin Sisters, these mountains have always been a sacred place for indigenous peoples in...

Protecting nature is vital to our health, well-being, and our efforts to combat climate change. That's why the Government of Canada is working closely with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples and others to double the amount of nature protected...