Category: Environmental
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Opportunities in Canada’s EV charging network.
As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada rises, there is need for more charging infrastructure for the country to meet its 2050 net-zero emissions target. The Government of Canada is investing in EV charging infrastructure as part of the broader push to grow the EV industry, drive EV adoption in Canada, and encourage…
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Let’s look at Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy.
Extreme weather events, changes in heat and rainfall patterns, and rising sea levels are affecting daily life in Canada, and its economy. In recent weeks, the Canadian government announced its commitment to address the catastrophic effects of natural disasters occurring across the country. The unveiling of Canada’s first National Adaptation Strategy by Environment and Climate…
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Let’s look at hydrogen in Canada.
Hydrogen is fast becoming a key source of clean energy across the globe – and Canada is actively participating in this change. While Canada has been producing oil and gas for decades, the country is now an emerging leader in the transition to industries like hydrogen and cleantech. It is one of the largest hydrogen…
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A look at vertical farming in Canada.
Vertical farming is an emerging, innovative, and developing industry – with a lot of global growth. Vertical farming is a method of growing crops indoors in vertically stacked layers, set in buildings such as factories, skyscrapers, old mines, and even repurposed shipping containers. Products typically grown and produced include leafy greens, micro greens, and herbs.…
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A look at Canada’s ban on single-use plastics (updated).
Earlier this week the Government of Canada announced a ban on some single-use plastics that will be phased in over the next 18 months. The Regulations prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, and eventually export of six categories of single-use plastics, including: Single-use checkout bags, Cutlery, Foodservice containers made from (or containing) hard-to-recycle plastics, Ring carriers,…