Sustainability
Southern Alberta city pulls plug on $13M solar power project
Small and unreliable contribution to the community’s power needs didn’t justify the cost.
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Scheer’s climate plan to focus on cutting emissions elsewhere
He intends to release his climate plan next month.
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Making waves in the marine industry
Case history provided by Rittal: Tugboats in the Great Lakes sail smoothly and safely, powered by eco-friendly solutions For almost a half a century Canal Marine & Industrial of St. Catharines, Ont. has provided electrical design, engineering and services around…
Ballard supplying 20 fuel cell modules to UK bus OEM
Reflects European drive to use fuel cells for heavy duty transportation applications.
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Climate change strategy offers Sheer a way to win election
How does a Liberal government that can’t campaign on its abysmal record go about gaining re-election?
Greenhouse gases causing Arctic seas to acidify quicker: report
Predicts the Beaufort Sea will be corrosive enough within a decade to make it hard for clams or crabs to create shells.
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SaskPower carbon capture facility to fall short of annual target: CEO
Annual goal is 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide; captured 626,000 last year.
Calgary researchers turn greenhouse gases into carbon fibre
Multiple industrial uses include replacing metal in cars and airplanes, construction.
As US lowers auto emissions standards, Canada reaches crossroads
Still thinking about whether it will stick with ambitious future emission standards.
Tory leader Scheer promises detailed climate plan by end of June
His eventual goal is to make Canada self-sufficient in energy.
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UN climate chief warns current path leads to ‘catastrophe’
She warns the world has 12 years until carbon emissions reach “a point of no return.”
Court hears Ontario is ‘alarmist’ over federal carbon pricing powers
Court of Appeal told provinces told they can’t head off potentially catastrophic global warming on their own.
Uniboard invests $18M to boost MDF capacity at Mont-Laurier
Next generation dryer will also lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Micron to commercialize Organivore system for food waste
Provides on-site processing for supermarkets and food processors, producers and distributors.
Ballard to establish fuel cell Center of Excellence in Europe
Marine CoE will address zero-emission powertrain requirements for the marine industry.
