News by subject: ENP

One Canadian out of five live in communities along our ocean coasts and over 300,000 Canadian jobs are tied to the marine sector. Our Government recognizes that a prosperous economy depends on healthy and sustainable oceans, here in Canada and around...

IFCO, the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, announced that it is inaugurating a sustainability certification initiative for its retailer customers in Europe and North America. IFCO is amongst the most...

KDC Solar LLC, a leading developer, owner and operator of solar power facilities announced today that it has begun construction on a 23.5-megawatt solar photovoltaic system in Jackson, New Jersey.  This system will supply Six Flags Great Adventure...

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will attend Bloomberg's Sustainable Business Summit to discuss what the Government of Canada is doing to invest in clean technology to help reduce emissions,...

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will attend Bloomberg's Sustainable Business Summit to discuss what the Government of Canada is doing to invest in clean technology to help reduce emissions,...

Sending a strong message to state policymakers, a new survey of the state's registered voters conducted by The Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll for ReThink Energy NJ found that 66 percent do not consider natural gas to be clean energy, an...

CIBC today announced that the index rebalance following close of business on September 21, 2018 will result in changes to the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index (the "Index"), as follows: Acuity Brands Inc. (Ticker: AYI) will be added to the Index...

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) today announced a funding agreement of $1.45 million over two years with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to help Canadian business leaders recognize and anticipate the emerging financial...

The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) stands with the wood stove industry, maintaining that Step 2 of the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) does not give manufacturers enough time to design and test products that meet the required...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Red Mountain Underground Gold Project, located northeast of Stewart, British Columbia. The project is also subject to...

The Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MDDELCC) and the California Air Ressources Board (CARB) announced that the next joint carbon market auction will be held on November 14,...

Canadian families and communities are seeing the costs of climate change first hand, from droughts and heat waves to wildfires and floods. Canada has a plan to fight climate change and it's working. Not only is it cutting pollution and creating good...

Canadian families and communities are seeing the costs of climate change first hand, from droughts and heat waves to wildfires and floods. Canada has a plan to fight climate change and it's working. Not only is it cutting pollution and creating good...

Namibia today released its strategy to deliver its commitments to the Paris Agreement by fast-tracking climate action.  Building off progress already made through Namibia's existing climate plans and policies, the Namibia NDC Partnership Plan...

In light of the emergency caused by the ecological, social and economic impacts of climate change, the climate challenge is a shared responsibility that requires the mobilization of and cooperation between everyone: governments, the public and...

In an effort to protect the rights of communities nationwide, over 60 local officials from across the country sent a letter to Congress today opposing a farm bill provision that takes away local governments' authority to restrict hazardous...

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce the designation of a new marine National Wildlife...

As mayors, governors, advocates, and business leaders convene in San Francisco for the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS), a new poll commissioned by the United Nations Foundation and Better World Campaign finds that nearly four in ten young...

Investing in innovative municipal infrastructure projects contributes to a clean growth economy and strengthens the middle class by ensuring communities are healthy and sustainable places to live. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister...

Updated regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) take effect October 13, 2018, resulting in more stringent requirements for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, testing and reporting of underground storage...

With the kind permission and great support of the Government of Zimbabwe the relocation will take place in Zimbabwe. Under the direction of the Zimbabwean Parks & Wildlife Management Authority as a partner of Sango Wildlife Conservancy and...

As Fall begins, construction work on the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) is starting in the Technoparc Montréal, in the axis of Alfred-Nobel Boulevard mainly, with the setting up of work sites in preparation for the construction of REM...

As Fall begins, construction work on the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) is starting in the West Island with the setting up of work sites in preparation for the construction of REM infrastructures and new stations. Preparatory work will begin in...

WSB-TV Channel 2, a Cox Enterprises company, and The Trust for Public Land today named Isabel González Whitaker as Atlanta's 2018 Cox Conserves Hero. Park Pride, González Whitaker's nonprofit beneficiary, will receive $10,000 as part of her...

Commercial marine shipping is delivering tangible protective measures for Southern Resident Killer Whales on Canada's West Coast now and is committed to progressing innovative and practical solutions into the future. Southern Resident Killer...

More than 50 city and county ordinances banning the use of the toxic weed killer glyphosate on local playgrounds, parks and schoolyards could be overturned by a provision championed by House Republicans in their version of the farm bill, a Beyond...

Member of Parliament for South Shore?St. Margarets, Bernadette Jordan, on behalf of Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, will make a clean technology announcement in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. A media availability...

BRIDGEWATER, NS, Aug. 31, 2018  Member of Parliament for South Shore?St. Margarets, Bernadette Jordan, on behalf of Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, will make a clean technology announcement in Bridgewater, Nova...

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will travel to Kitchener and Guelph tomorrow to meet with local representatives who are taking climate action to protect the environment and grow the economy. Minister McKenna will...

The Government of Canada is protecting air quality so that Canadians have healthy communities in which to live, work and raise their families, while investing in innovation that will create Canada's transportation system of tomorrow. The Honourable...

The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, will announce funding for projects to prepare Canada for connected and automated vehicles and for research and development to reduce air emissions from rail...

The Global Climate Action Summit has announced that the deadline to apply for media credentials to attend the Summit and report on its announcements and outcomes is Tuesday, Sept. 4. Taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on Sept. 12?14,...

Canadians value a safe and clean environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada's enforcement officers work hard every day to make sure individuals and companies are respecting Canadian environmental laws. On August 21, 2018, Collingwood Prime...

Canada's light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards are supporting innovation, a cleaner and more competitive economy, and action on climate change, and they are saving consumers money at the pump. Today, the Minister of Environment and...

Indiana utility regulators approved an agreement between Duke Energy and consumer groups to lower customer electric rates using savings from the new federal tax law. The move will mean a 5.6 percent average rate reduction for Duke Energy Indiana...

According to a study published by American Association for the Advancement of Science: "By altering the quantity and distribution of fuel supplies, large herbivores can shape the frequency, intensity, and spatial distribution of fires across a...

The world must find new, nature-based solutions to meet escalating global water challenges. This will be discussed in Stockholm, Sweden, on 26-31 August when world leaders, water experts, development professionals and CEOs gather for the annual World...

Today, the Surfrider Foundation announced the launch of a new brand identity with a reimagined logo and wordmark in celebration of its 34th birthday and historic milestone achievement of 500 victories. Since Surfrider's first iconic win in 1984 to...

The Government of Canada stands with the people of British Columbia and will make every effort to support Canadians who are dealing with the devastating effects of wildfires in the province. In addition to support provided by the Canadian Armed...

The results of the August 14, 2018 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission units auction held jointly with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) were made public today. During the sale, 79,421,265 current vintage emission units were sold at $19.77 CA...

Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin on the EPA's proposed affordable clean energy rule: "We are extremely disappointed that the Environmental Protection Agency, through their proposed...

Canada's light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards are supporting innovation, a cleaner and more competitive economy, and action on climate change, and they are saving consumers money at the pump. Today, the Minister of Environment and...

The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission see last month's introduction of the Recovering America's Wildlife Act in the U.S. Senate as legislation that could provide more care for Pennsylvania's and the nation's fish...

Reducing the aviation industry's environmental footprint will create a more competitive and sustainable industry and is critical for our transition to a lower-carbon economy. Cleaner fuels are central to those efforts. Canada's Minister of Natural...

In an August 8, 2018 USA Today OP-ED article Secretary of the Department of the Interior Ryan Zinke posited his solution for catastrophic wildfires and smoke. He mentions 'pine needles' as the source kindling but failed to highlight the major and...

The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Mr. Jim Ellis, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Energy Regulator, announced today the establishment of a three-member Joint Review Panel to review...

Protecting the health and safety of Canadians and their environment is a priority for the Government of Canada. That is why Health Canada regularly reviews all pesticides to make sure they continue to meet modern health and safety standards....

Canadians are working together to ensure that our children and grandchildren will have cleaner air, a healthier environment, and a stronger economy. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the President and CEO...

Considering the average carbon footprint of chicken around the world, Canadian chicken has one of the lowest carbon footprint of all. This is a key result coming from a recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by...

A greenhouse gas emission units auction is being held today. The Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MDDELCC) will hold this auction in conjunction with the California Air...