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24 october 2018

09:30
The programme for the 16th International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" at http://www.fuels-of-the-future.com, which will take place on 21/22 January 2019 in Berlin, is now online. Negotiations on the global climate agreement...

04:30
The programme for the 16th International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" at http://www.fuels-of-the-future.com, which will take place on 21/22 January 2019 in Berlin, is now online. Negotiations on the global climate agreement...


23 october 2018

14:20
The federal carbon backstop plan announced today creates a further setback in the competitiveness of Canadian small businesses and must include a full rebate for the tax money they pay, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)....

12:39
Canadians for Clean Prosperity welcomed the announcement that 90% of revenues raised from fuel charges under the federal government's backstop carbon price will be returned directly to households. "This system comes close to the recommendation...

11:41
Canadians are seeing the costs of climate change first hand, from wildfires in the west to floods in the east, smoke that makes the air unsafe to breathe and heatwaves that endanger the young and the elderly. We need to act now to fight back against...

06:00
Members of the media are invited to attend a technical briefing on the Government of Canada's ongoing efforts to tackle climate change. The briefing will offer background information only, and it is not for attribution. Senior officials from the...


22 october 2018

19:04
Members of the media are invited to attend a technical briefing on the Government of Canada's ongoing efforts to tackle climate change. The briefing will offer background information only, and it is not for attribution. Senior officials from the...


19 october 2018

10:00
The Keynote is scheduled from 8:30 AM ? 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 14th. Immediately following the Keynote, Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will deliver the Welcome. The governor grew up in Amite, Louisiana as one of eight children, and...

06:00
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will announce funding for a clean technology project that will benefit...


18 october 2018

14:18
The construction of Square du Nordet and Square du Rambler was completed on October 3. From now on, families in the Bois-Franc housing development will benefit from two additional new patches of greenery. Square du Nordet is surrounded by Rue des...

11:07
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will announce funding for a clean technology project that will benefit...

10:02
Protecting the environment, our communities, and the health and safety of Canadians from harmful substances and pollution is a priority for the Government of Canada. Recognizing that asbestos can cause life-threatening diseases, such as asbestosis,...


17 october 2018

09:50
Today, Canadians for Clean Prosperity released new data showing that households in New Brunswick would receive more money in the form of carbon dividend cheques than they would pay in carbon taxes, if the federal government brings in its carbon tax...


16 october 2018

18:32
Despite the uncertainties of a new Farm Bill, NRCS continues to accept applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS will screen and rank eligible applications for...


15 october 2018

11:39
Duke Energy has proposed a new program to expand renewable energy options for its commercial and industrial customers in South Carolina. The proposed Green Source Advantage program will provide large nonresidential...


12 october 2018

13:23
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to fight climate change and grow a clean economy by helping Canadians reduce energy waste, save money, and create good jobs. Today, the Member of Parliament for Central Nova and...

05:30
Media representatives are advised that the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Sean Fraser, on behalf of Minister Catherine McKenna, will announce funding from the...


11 october 2018

13:32
Media representatives are advised that the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Sean Fraser, on behalf of Minister Catherine McKenna, will announce funding from the...


10 october 2018

19:07
Today, Minister Wilkinson met with Washington State Governor Inslee and BC Premier John Horgan in Vancouver. They discussed the importance of ongoing joint efforts on protecting whale populations, specifically the at-risk Southern Resident Killer...

10:20
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting nature and preserving it for generations of Canadians to come. Protecting and restoring valuable water resources such as the Saint John River watershed, the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence watershed,...


9 october 2018

11:09
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has launched Fuelling Canada's Future (www.fuellingcanadasfuture.ca), an initiative developed in response to manufacturers' concerns about the potential economic consequences of the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS)....

02:00
International NGO founded by Dr. Jane Goodall raises awareness to protect species from trafficking  With the imminent publication of Horizon Scan, a ground-breaking report that, for the first time, identifies and prioritizes the most urgent issues...


5 october 2018

15:04
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will tour the Salute to the Sockeye 2018 festival. While there he will meet with representatives from the Adams River Salmon Society and the Little Shuswap...

11:49
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is proud to announce its "Hyundai Charge Here" mobile battery electric vehicle recharging service is now available in Montreal and Quebec City. The process for a charge is as simple as getting an emergency supply of gas from...

09:00
Celebrating its 8th anniversary, the 2018 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) is a world class conference focused on discussing sustainable development and humanitarian technology related policy, insight and experiences and...


3 october 2018

13:30
A research collaboration led by the Willistown Conservation Trust, in partnership with several state agencies and nonprofits, received a  $500,000 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to dramatically expand a new migration tracking...


2 october 2018

11:22
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna; the Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau; and the Minister of Health, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, will hold a press conference tomorrow to discuss...

11:10
Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Jonathan Wilkinson, issued the following statement in response to the tabling of the fall 2018 reports of...

03:00
Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) announce the availability of the newly updated International Audit Protocol Consortium (IAPC) EHS audit protocol for the European Union. Leading companies around the world...


1 october 2018

17:45
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna; the Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau; and the Minister of Health, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, will hold a press conference tomorrow to discuss...


28 september 2018

14:51
On September 27, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law SB 465 (Jackson) ? legislation that will help Californians better prepare for natural disasters, specifically wildfires. The bill will give communities in high fire zones the...

13:40
Our government is supporting research that will result in innovative technologies and processes that improve biodegradable plastics and their production. Today, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development...

12:12
Landis+Gyr (SWISS: LAND.SW) announced today its support for the recently filed infrastructure upgrade in New Jersey, known as the Clean Energy Future (CEF). This large-scale investment is designed to deliver advanced technology and consumer benefits...

08:00
Canadians value a safe and clean environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada's enforcement officers strive to ensure that businesses and individuals comply with federal environmental laws and regulations that protect Canada's natural...


27 september 2018

20:52
Leaders from Northern Ontario First Nations and Municipalities today called on Ontario to proceed without further delay on the multi-million-dollar East-West Tie transmission project. Together, key stakeholders in the region are calling on the Ford...

13:42
Burns & McDonnell today announced it strongly endorses New Jersey's clean energy policy and is proud to support its longtime client PSE&G as it moves aggressively to implement its Clean Energy Future (CEF) proposal. For the past several years, Burns...

11:49
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has commenced a federal environmental assessment for the proposed Century Gold Project, located in Timmins, Ontario. The Agency invites the public and Indigenous groups to comment on which...

07:00
Innovations w/Ed Begley Jr. proudly announces an upcoming segment focusing on groundbreaking environmental solutions. The episode is scheduled to broadcast 1st QTR 2019. Check your local listings for more information. This segment of Innovations will...


26 september 2018

13:25
The National Energy Board (NEB) today announced that it will hold a public hearing to carry out its reconsideration related to the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The NEB has assigned a panel, opened up the application-to-participate process, and...


25 september 2018

09:00
naak inc., an energy cloud network and marketplace, has today announced its first U.S. battery integration with solar equipment manufacturer Pika Energy. naak and Pika customers will be the first to benefit from advanced behind the meter energy...


24 september 2018

10:30
The mayor of Beaconsfield, Georges Bourelle, and Council are happy to confirm that an immense 78,500-square-metre plot in the Angell Woods has been purchased by the Montreal Agglomeration for use as a park. A forest of...

09:00
The following editorial was written by Ed Longanecker, President of TIPRO in response to the proposed EPA changes to energy emissions standards. The U.S. Environmental?Protection Agency (EPA) recently unveiled new improvements for the 2016 New Source...

06:00
The Mayor of Beaconsfield, Mr. Georges Bourelle, and elected City officials are pleased to invite media representatives to a press conference for the announcement of a new step in the protection of Angell Woods. This new step consists of the...

05:07
The Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity launches Four Global Maker Challenges in New York The initiative invites the global community of makers and innovators to solve real world challenges Challenges address Sustainable Cities,...

03:00
Ministry of Foreign Affairs unveils the Thai government's efforts in fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the country, with the battle being waged on many fronts simultaneously. It is worth highlighting some of them. A...


21 september 2018

13:57
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The new finding is a first for Nova Scotia, which is outside of the current areas regulated for emerald ash borer in Canada. The...

11:25
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Southeastern Newfoundland Offshore Exploration Drilling Project, located 300 kilometres east of St. John's,...

10:08
As the single-largest purchaser of goods and services, the federal government is using procurement in a new way to help Canadian small business owners commercialize their ideas and solve complex government challenges. Through the Innovative Solutions...

09:36
The Mayor of Beaconsfield, Mr. Georges Bourelle, and elected City officials are pleased to invite media representatives to a press conference for the announcement of a new step in the protection of Angell Woods. This new step consists of the...


20 september 2018

21:05
While climate change is generally agreed upon as a scientific fact by experts, there is less consensus on the policies best designed to address it, which serves as the concept behind The Portsmouth Conference. At this international event in October...