Decarbonization is a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to create skilled jobs, grow the economy, and lower emissions, according to a recent statement from the federal government. In response, Canada has revealed nearly $70 million in investments targeting the nation’s shift to cleaner energy. The $67M investment will be spread across 10 projects, upskilling nearly 30,000 workers in […]
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Are Net-Zero Homes Possible? Tooketree Raises Bar for Clean Construction in Canada
Construction is responsible for about 40% of CO2 emissions globally, according to data from the United Nations. And once a house is built, heating and cooling account one’s home in Canada can account for up to two-thirds of utility costs. If Canada ever wants achieve its stated net-zero goals, addressing the hefty climate footprint of […]
Canada Invests $49M in HTEC to Boost Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure
Canada is reinforcing its position as a global leader in clean energy with a major investment in hydrogen fuel infrastructure. The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced today that the federal government is investing $49 million in HTEC through the Strategic Innovation Fund to support a large-scale hydrogen liquefaction facility in […]
Miru Unveils One of the World’s Largest Smart Sunroofs
Vancouver-based Miru Smart Technologies has introduced one of the world’s largest electrochromic sunroof window devices, marking a significant advancement for both the smart glass and automotive industries. The prototype, measuring 1.5 meters by 1.6 meters, demonstrates the scalability of Miru’s eWindows technology and its potential in next-generation vehicle design. Developed in collaboration with Argotec, a leader in […]
Deep Forestry Wins CMPC’s Smart Forest Solutions Challenge
Foresight Canada has named Deep Forestry the winner of CMPC’s Smart Forest Solutions Challenge, a competition aimed at advancing sustainable forest management through innovation. The Swedish-Canadian company’s cutting-edge technology, which employs autonomous drones and AI, offers a groundbreaking approach to forest monitoring. Deep Forestry’s system captures high-resolution data by scanning each tree to determine its […]
Winnipeg Startup Patents Pyrolytic Process for Carbon Dioxide Sequestering in Canada
Kevin Danner’s relationship with climate began in 1989. The future entrepreneur had just read Bill McKibben’s recently published “The End of Nature,” which suggests dramatic changes to society in order to avoid the worst impacts of a warming world. “It had a big impact on me, and I became convinced that emissions reduction was the […]
Summit Nanotech Secures $36.5M to Scale Lithium Extraction
Summit Nanotech, a Calgary-based leader in sustainable lithium extraction, has raised $36.5 million to advance its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. The funding round was led by Evok Innovations and BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund, with support from Xora Innovation, Capricorn Investment Group, Mitsui Kinzoku – SBI Material Innovation Fund, and LG Technology Ventures. The […]
Canadian Startup Innovates Climate Solutions at Intersection of Trees and Tech
When it comes to clean technology, the mighty tree is a top contender. While natural in origin, the tree is regardless a clean-tech powerhouse, with forests shown to temper climates, absorb massive volumes of carbon, and sustain myriad wildlife ecologies. That’s why, while many firms are innovating machine-based and software-powered solutions, other entities are simply […]
Can Azzera’s CELESTE Platform Push the Aviation Industry Toward a Net-Zero Future?
Aviation is not an industry many associate with sustainability. But a startup launched out of Montreal is hoping to reduce the environmental impact of high-pollution flying. Azzera was established in 2022 by Nick Houseman and Puja Mahajan—who studied alternative fuels for fuel cells for the Canadian Department of National Defense and Burnaby-born Ballard Power Systems—to […]
Government Invests $1.5M to Help a Major Ontario Mine Tap Cleaner Energy Sources
The Canadian government recently stated that achieving the nation’s emissions reduction goals “requires concerted action from all levels of government, individual Canadians, and all industry sectors.” In this vein, Canada has invested $1.5 million into a Canadian mining company to help the firm leverage technology to utilize cleaner energy sources. The investment is for IAMGOLD, […]