News by subject: ENP

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...

The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson will make a Nature Fund announcement in support of the conservation of aquatic species at risk.   Media are invited to attend.   Date:  September 4,...

Sixteen organizations representing health, environmental, farmer, and farmworker communities joined together today to call on EPA to remove glyphosate from the marketplace. The groups cite a combination of high-profile lawsuits, environmental...

Climate change is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time. Increasing climate education, awareness, and action supports Canada's efforts to protect the environment and transition to a cleaner economy. Today, the Minister of...

The German cabinet is putting forward legislation allocating 40 billion euros to help coal-producing regions transition to sustainable economies. The money is earmarked for regions in the states of Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and North...

Millions of lives could be at risk if we don't take the water crisis and global warming more seriously. World Water Week closed on Friday amid calls for governments, institutions and companies to start applying the water-based solutions that already...

The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson will make an announcement regarding the protection of  Species at Risk through the Government of Canada's Nature Fund. He will also announce, on behalf...

Cleanfarms is gearing up to run its 2019 collection program for unwanted pesticides and obsolete livestock/equine medications for farmers who want to dispose of these old materials safely and securely. Operated on a...

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the ecological integrity of Canada's national parks, while ensuring that Canadians can continue to connect with and enjoy the natural and cultural treasures of these iconic places. Today, Catherine...

According to the publication released this week from BBVA Research, United States: Policy and Climate Change, the lack of a federal strategy to address climate change has not hindered the U.S. in achieving its commitment to reduce GHG emissions by...

Raytheon Company's Diné facility has been named a Zero Waste site by Green Business Certification Inc., a national organization that evaluates and recognizes excellence in sustainability. Located on the Navajo Nation near Farmington, Raytheon...

Canada's oceans, lakes, and rivers are important to the millions of people, including Indigenous communities, that depend on them for work, food, and recreation and cultural purposes. To ensure these waters and the species that live in them are...

The Government of Canada is investing in climate solutions that help Canadians reduce emissions and save money all while creating good middle-class jobs. Canadians see the impacts of climate change every day, and the Government of Canada is helping...

Plastic pollution is a global challenge that requires immediate action. It pollutes our rivers, lakes, and oceans and entangles and kills marine mammals. Every year, 640,000 tons of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear, also known as ghost...

Nature is central to our identity as Canadians. For millions of Canadians living in the Greater Toronto Area, Rouge National Urban Park puts nature within easy reach. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for...

Humanity can only tackle today's major challenges if access to water is distributed more fairly. When World Water Week, the leading event on global water issues, opened on Monday, speakers called for a drastic shift in how water is shared and...

With the world's longest coastline and surrounded by three oceans ? Canada's marine ecosystems provide a home to an abundance of marine life and support over 350,000 jobs and support hundreds of coastal and Indigenous communities. Establishing...

As a result of growing fixed gas detection equipment the latest report by Transparency Market Research predicts that the global gas detection equipment market is expected to grow substantially in coming years. Moreover, stringent regulations by the...

Canadians love and depend on nature?from the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. Canada is home to a quarter of the world's wetlands and boreal forest, one fifth of the world's freshwater resources, and the longest coastline in...