Sustainability
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New Advanced Energy Centre in Ontario looks to spur innovation
Will see utility, government officials come together with private industry to develop new technologies
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Joint U.S.-U.K. study says global warming will disrupt human society
The unusual plain language report on climate change from two of the world’s leading scientific organizations addresses 20 issues in a question-and-answer format
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Gas industry teams up with SDTC to launch $30M cleantech fund
Not-for-profit organization will work with Canadian Gas Association to fund natural gas-based projects
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Ottawa to introduce new fuel efficiency standards for vehicles
New ratings will include high speed, rapid acceleration and braking testing for passenger vehicles
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Ontario firm gets $250K to develop exhaust heat recovery system
HYPER technology converts exhaust heat from trucks into power source for on-board HVAC systems
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Appeal dismissed against 270MW wind energy project in Ontario
Construction set to proceed on K2 wind power project near Goderich, Ont., after tribunal decision
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Feds lend $10M to bio-chemical producer to build Ontario plant
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada loan will go toward BioAmber’s construction of succinic acid plant
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SDTC launches new round of funding for cleantech innovation
SD Tech Fund aimed at helping entrepreneurs commercialize their cleantech technology
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Kellogg to source palm oil from firms that don’t harm rainforests
Will require suppliers to trace palm oil to plantations that have been verified as legally compliant
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Whistle-blower fired from most polluted U.S. nuclear production site
Worked at Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state; fired after numerous safety complaints
