The chief executive of the Caisse de Depot et Placements, Michael Sabia, who is also one of Canada’s largest pension fund managers, has said that it is time that climate change is seen as a profitable investment opportunity.
Read MoreBritish Scientist Ed Hawkins, a climate professor at the University of Reading, has created ‘barcode charts’ that illustrates rising temperatures as colours. He believes that they depict a clearer image of climate change than a standard graph, as they remove distractions and allow the viewer to intelligibly interpret the long-term trends in the data.
Read MoreExpanding on the 10 Tesla semi-trucks ordered last November, Walmart Canada has decided to take further action towards reducing their carbon footprint; aiming to have their entire fleet powered from alternative energy by 2028. The semi-trucks come with the promise of integrating automated driving in the future, and will also help Walmart reach their goal of electrifying 20% of their fleet by 2022.
Read MoreThe Conservative Government of Ontario's decision to introduce the Cap and Trade Cancellation Act will cancel the Liberal Government of Canada’s carbon tax, yielding approximately $260 in savings per year for the average family.
Read MoreThe Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine Mckenna has announced a federal investment totalling nearly $12 million that is earmarked for energy efficiency retrofits in Nunavut’s public housing, and towards the installation of new district heating systems in the communities of Sanikiluaq and Taloyoak.
Read MoreFueled by advice from an independent review panel, the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines is looking to enhance stakeholder confidence in the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) by improving OEB framework and governance.
Read MoreThe condo board of Applewood Place in Mississauga, ON. is currently facing a complex issue regarding the spread of cannabis smoke, and one resident’s deadly allergy. As cannabis approaches legalization on October 17th, a concerned and allergic resident, Adele Schroder, has noticed that cannabis smoke is already leaking into the hallways and the ventilation system; presenting her with a serious health risk.
Read MoreThe Governor of California, Jerry Brown, has signed a bill that requires the state of California to have all electricity be powered from carbon-free sources by 2045. This bill marks California as the largest global economy committing to 100% clean energy so far, and sends a clear message that the state supports the Paris agreement to combat climate change. This bill is in opposition to President Donald Trump’s decision last year to withdraw from the agreement, due to concerns that it would hurt the economy.
Read MoreAccording to the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), a building nets zero carbon if it is, “highly energy efficient and fully powered by on-site and/or off site renewable energy sources.” With global temperature increasing worldwide, 19 different cities and their leaders have agreed to work together in an attempt to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5℃. This commitment was formulated out of the notion that over half of a city’s greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings in urban areas. As a result, looking to eliminate some of those emissions becomes crucial in order to preserve the integrity of our environment in the future.
Read MoreOver $12.1 Million has been earmarked for use by three different government programs, with the intention of: improving communities, strengthening the middle class, and providing a clean growth economy.
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Homeowners Canada-wide are eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, announced on May 27, 2021. This new incentive offers up to $5,000 in grants for home efficiency retrofit renovations, plus a $600 reimbursement for pre- and post-work EnerGuide evaluations. Eligible retrofit scopes include home insulation, heating, doors, windows, photovoltaic solar panels, resiliency measures, and thermostats.
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