Cleantech
-
Tsilhqot’in Nation plans peaceful action to protect two sacred lakes from mining
The mine was approved by B.C. in 2010 but rejected twice by the federal government on the grounds it would cause adverse environmental effects
-
New natural gas power plants to pay carbon tax on all emissions by 2030
The big-emitters program affects businesses that produce more than 50,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases a year
-
Ottawa’s carbon pricing law constitutional, Ontario’s top court rules
Tackling climate change is “a matter of national concern,” said Chief Justice George Strathy
-
Global boom in natural gas is undermining climate change action: report
The report says the increase in natural gas is driven largely by the North American fracking boom, which changed the industry about 11 years ago
-
Bank of Canada survey suggests business sentiment picked up after declining [UPDATED]
Statistics Canada reported real gross domestic product grew 0.3% in April to kick off the second quarter
-
Tesla says Shanghai car fire caused by failed battery module
In the U.S., federal authorities are investigating at least three Tesla fires, but the carmaker maintains its vehicles catch fire far less often than those powered by gasoline
-
Pipeline spill spoils geothermal project announcement for oil company
Razor Energy Corp. said it will receive government funds for a $15-million to $20-million geothermal plant capable of generating three to five megawatts, but a recent spill has overshadowed the announcement
-
Hydrogenics enters agreement with Cummins
Canadian fuel cell systems provider will be acquired by power solutions company for US$15.00 per share
-
Statistics Canada says real GDP grew 0.3% in April, tops expectations
Economists had expected growth of 0.1%
-
Ontario’s top court rules today on federal government’s carbon pricing law
The Ontario government alleges the federal government overstepped its authority in imposing the carbon charge
