News by subject: ENP

From June 25 to June 27, 2018, the International Woodworking Exhibition SYLVA WOOD 2018 will be held in Shanghai - one of the largest world events in the field of timber processing. The fourth year in sequence, the event brings together the world's...

Well known Canadian recycling and resource recovery pioneer Emmie Leung announced today that she has launched a new company, Ryse Solutions Inc., that is Canada's first fully integrated producer responsibility organization offering compliance...

DANNAR, a leader in zero-emission off-road technologies, is partnering with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to deploy the first Mobile Power Stations (MPS) in California at the Port of Stockton. The MPS is a robust off-road...

Ostara and Krevox announced today they have partnered to build a nutrient recovery facility at the Cielcza Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) to aid in the reduction of phosphorus being emitted to the Baltic Sea. The facility was recently awarded the...

A diverse group of energy industry leaders are backing the formation of Americans For Carbon Dividends (AFCD), a new 501(c)(4) political campaign launched today to promote a revenue-neutral carbon dividends plan co-authored by former Secretaries of...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has allocated $489,288.70 in federal funds to eight recipients to assist their participation in the environmental assessment of the proposed Project 6 - All-Season Road Linking Manto Sipi Cree...

In an effort to ensure the best possible use of public access points to Lake Saint-Louis for present and future generations, the City of Beaconsfield has reviewed its lease agreements with Beaconsfield Yacht Club and Lord Reading Yacht Club to...

Bullfrog Power, Canada's leading green energy provider, congratulates East Coast Credit Union on being awarded the Canadian Credit Union Association's Social Responsibility Award for its commitment to building stronger communities through...

Beginning on June 19, 2013 southern Alberta experienced extensive loss and damage from riverine flooding. More than 250 mm of rain fell over a 36 hour period in the foothills west and southwest of Calgary and began rapidly flowing east through the...

Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, was in London to meet with leaders from the United Kingdom to advance action on shared environmental priorities, such as phasing out coal; reducing plastic pollution; and...

A large multidisciplinary team of scientists, equipped with advanced underwater robotics and an array of analytical instrumentation, will set sail for the northeastern Pacific Ocean this August. The team's mission for NASA and the National Science...

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 August 14, 2018....

The Review Panel established for the joint process for the review of the proposed Milton Logistics Hub Project is notifying participants that the comments on the responses prepared by the proponent, the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) to...

From coast to coast to coast, nature is at the heart of Canada's national identity. Our rivers, mountains, lakes, and oceans?along with the wildlife species that depend on them?are a natural legacy for all Canadians to discover, enjoy, and preserve....

The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association supports the announcement by Environment and Climate Change Canada introducing more stringent Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Standards for heavy duty vehicles for model years 2021-2027. These standards,...

From June 19 to June 22, Montréal will be hosting the ICLEI World Congress 2018, an international gathering of local and regional governments for sustainable urban development. There are various issues with which cities are confronted and which...

Canada and Argentina continue to demonstrate global leadership collaboration to achieve our climate change goals and enable the transition to a low-carbon economy. Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, and Juan José...

On August 1, humanity will use nature's resource budget for the entire year, according to Global Footprint Network, a research organization that pioneered the Ecological Footprint resource accounting metric. Carbon emissions make up 60 percent of the...

The Government of Canada is delivering on its promise to fight climate change, reduce pollution, and make investments to improve the health of communities while growing the economy. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine...

Univar Inc. ("Univar"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today that it has become a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest corporate sustainability...

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN) and African Parks commemorated the 80th year anniversary of Garamba, one of Africa's oldest national parks, on June 13th. First proclaimed in 1938, Garamba...

Ice losses from Antarctica have tripled since 2012, increasing global sea levels by 0.12 inch (3 millimeters) in that timeframe alone, according to a major new international climate assessment funded by NASA and ESA (European Space Agency)....

Yesterday, Governor Tom Wolf signed SB234 into law, a clean energy funding bill allowing municipalities across Pennsylvania to establish Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs, helping businesses finance investments in energy...

"As a very influential and powerful group of nations, the G7 has the potential to make a key contribution." - Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC CLIMATE CHANGE - the New Economy (CCTNE), is the leading climate change publication...

The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) and the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) offered support for the oceans and waterways focus of the Ocean Plastics Charter, which was endorsed by five countries at the G7 Summit on June...

The American Chemistry Council offers the following experts to be available for comment to media organizations reporting on the Plastics Charter adopted by the G7 Summit in Quebec. Carol Hochu, President and CEO, Canadian Plastics Industry...

The American Chemistry Council offers the following expert to be available for comment to media organizations reporting on the Plastics Charter adopted by the G7 Summit in Quebec, Canada. Keith ChristmanManaging Director, Plastic MarketsAmerican...

Today, hundreds of people join together in a March for the Oceans in Washington, DC. Preventing development of industrial ocean fish farms is a prominent issue for participants, wearing pins and carrying signs with the hashtag "#dontcageouroceans"....

The Mayors of Austin, TX and Schenectady, NY are the nation's top winners in the 2018 Mayors' Climate Protection Awards, an initiative sponsored by The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Walmart. The winners were announced today during the Mayors' Climate...

Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to take climate action and find solutions to help Canadians save money, reduce energy waste, create jobs, and support healthy communities. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food,...

With the longest coastline in the world, the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic oceans have been part of Canadians' way of life for centuries, and they have helped to build Canada's history and sustain our economy over generations. We all want our oceans...

The protection and restoration of the environment is a top priority of the Government of Canada, which is providing resources through the Oceans Protection Plan that will make our oceans and coasts safer, cleaner and healthier for the benefit of all...

Parks Canada's Conservation and Restoration (CoRe) program plays an important role in supporting healthy ecosystems, protecting wildlife, and tackling climate change, and contributing to the recovery of species at risk. Science and Indigenous...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, today concluded the bilateral portion of his first visit to Canada as president. The two leaders will now travel to the Charlevoix region of Quebec to...

Nestlé Waters has today announced that it will extend its commitment to water stewardship by certifying all of its sites to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard by 2025. Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification is the first...

In 2017, the Greening Government Strategy set an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from federal operations by 80% by 2050 to achieve Canada's goals for environmental and sustainable development. As one of the largest real...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, today concluded the bilateral portion of his first visit to Canada as president. The two leaders will now travel to the Charlevoix region of Quebec to...

The Joint Review Panel established to review the proposed Frontier Oil Sands Mine Project (the Project) and conduct an assessment of the environmental effects of the Project has determined that the proponent, Teck Resources Limited (Teck), has...

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act this October, REI announced its partnership with "5,000 Miles of Wild." This coalition of brands, NGOs, individuals and businesses are working together to designate and help...

Launch of BMW Group Dialogues 2018 in Los Angeles  Main focus: better mobility for better cities  Collaboration with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator begins  Picture available: (http://www.apimages.com) and http://www.presseportal.de/nr/28255/...

On April 25, 2018, in Masset Provincial Court, Queen Charlotte Lodge (QCL) was convicted of two violations of the Fisheries Act and fined a total $47,500. The Honourable Justice Stewart ordered a $1,000 fine for each of the two violations, plus a...

Today, in celebration of World Environment Day, Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, joined youth and new Canadian citizens for Parks Canada Day on the Hill. Minister McKenna was...

A broad-based meeting of lawmakers, business leaders and transportation experts on June 6th will provide the first opportunity so far for experts in the Mid-Atlantic to trade ideas on a new commitment by seven states and Washington, D.C. to develop a...

Canada continues to provide international leadership to address climate change, honour its Paris Agreement commitments, and transition to a low-carbon, clean-growth economy. We know our future prosperity and well-being depend on taking ambitious,...

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, along with Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, continue to preserve heritage lighthouses...

OTTAWA, June 4, 2018 /CNW/ - In advance of World Environment Day, the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) and the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) today announced ambitious targets that underscore their members' commitment to...

On May 11, 2018, Roger Gladu, owner of outfitter business Service de Guide Roger Gladu (also known as Pourvoirie Roger Gladu), was ordered at the Joliette courthouse in Quebec to pay a fine of $10,000 to the Environmental Damages Fund. Gladu pleaded...

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting infrastructure projects that help build more sustainable communities, create well-paying jobs, better protect Canadians, and support the transition to a low-carbon, clean growth economy.    Today,...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is making funding available through its Participant Funding Program to assist the participation of the public and Indigenous groups in the federal environmental assessment for the proposed...

Canadians care about how the use of pesticides impacts the environment. The Government of Canada relies on scientific evidence to evaluate pesticides so that they are used safely and do not threaten human health or the environment. With that in mind,...