News by subject: ENP

By sharing its Sufficiency Economy Philosophy as a model, Thailand is helping other developing nations achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated. Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations,...

As people prepare to travel this August long weekend, Parks Canada is reminding visitors to national parks in Alberta and British Columbia of fire risk and fire bans. Parks Canada also encourages all visitors to check for the most up-to-date...

Members of the media are invited to attend a site tour of the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre with the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Doug Routley, MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan; and Bill Veenhof,...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an accreditation body (AB) to provide services under the EPA's Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products rule. ANSI...

By sharing its Sufficiency Economy Philosophy as a model, Thailand is helping other developing nations achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated. Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, the...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) commenced a federal environmental assessment for the proposed Lac Windfall Mine Project, located on the Eeyou Istchee-James Bay Territory, 75 km southeast of the Cree village of Waswanipi and...

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the creators of the LEED green building rating system, and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the organization that certifies all LEED projects globally, announced that Savona, Italy, which is home to...

Today, HBC published its 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, outlining the Company's global sustainability and social responsibility efforts in four focus areas: Investing in communities where HBC operates; Contributing to a...

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, and David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will make a funding announcement. This...

The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) last night adopted Plan Bay Area 2040 and its associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The nearly unanimous vote ? with 41 of the 43 officials...

Canada's natural heritage is an integral part of our national identity and history; Canadians expect their governments to conserve and manage Canada's wildlife species and ecosystems responsibly. Today, the Government of Canada released the...

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, and David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will make a funding announcement. This...

Lucky Minerals Inc. (the "Company") has received approval from Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to conduct drilling exploration on its wholly-owned Julian Claim Block located within the Company's Emigrant Creek Project in Montana....

The Government of Canada is committed to growing the economy, strengthening the middle class and helping those working hard to join it. Through the Build in Canada Innovation Program, the Government of Canada is investing in Canadian innovations to...

Rémi Massé, Member of Parliament for Avignon?La Mitis?Matane?Matapédia, will announce that the Government of Canada is investing in a made-in-Canada innovation to supply clean energy, on behalf the Honourable Jim Carr, Acting Minister of Public...

Canadians will benefit from well-paying jobs and business opportunities created by a Halifax-based company that turns landfill waste into clean-burning fuel, thanks to a $2.6-million investment by the Government of Canada. This investment in...

Rémi Massé, Member of Parliament for Avignon?La Mitis?Matane?Matapédia, will announce that the Government of Canada is investing in a made-in-Canada innovation to supply clean energy, on behalf the Honourable Jim Carr, Acting Minister of Public...

Healthy fish and fish habitat are a key part of Canada's livelihood. From the food we eat to the coastal waters we enjoy, ensuring the right protections are in place will help safeguard the health of our fish and the habitat they live in for...

Media are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, will speak about the federal environmental and regulatory review at the 38th Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly. This follows a...

Media are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, will speak about the federal environmental and regulatory review at the 38th Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly. This follows a...

The Government of Canada is committed to making federal buildings more energy efficient and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Following a successful pilot project, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is now implementing the Smart...

Media are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will make an announcement concerning an investment in the Lake Winnipeg Basin Program.   Event: Press Conference Date: Monday, July 24, 2017...

USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is announcing funding opportunities for planning, design, and construction of watershed scale projects. This money is being made available through NRCS's Watershed and Flood...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has allocated $109,917.35 in federal funds to six recipients to assist their participation in the environmental assessment of the proposed Contrecoeur Port Terminal Expansion Project, located...

Cleaning up the environment and improving water quality for the benefit of Canadians while creating middle-class jobs remains a high priority for the Government of Canada. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna,...

Investing in next generation clean energy infrastructure and technologies will advance Canada's efforts to build a clean economy, create well-paying jobs for middle-class Canadians and help us reach our climate change goals. Canada's Minister of...

Media are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will make an announcement concerning an investment in the Lake Winnipeg Basin Program.   Event: Press Conference Date: Monday, July 24, 2017...

The Government of Canada is committed to using scientific evidence to inform marine management decisions. Investments in science will help protect our oceans and ensure that our fisheries and aquaculture sectors provide meaningful employment for...

Group Releases Latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report  Over US $383 million were spent on environmental protection activities and improvements in 2016, up 8.9% year on year. Of this, US $142 million went towards capital investment. The...

The Pessamit Innu Band Council has won a first round in its fight against Hydro-Québec to stop the raising of the water level at the Manicouagan reservoir. In his judgment of July 13, 2017, Justice Serge Francoeur of the Superior Court in Baie-Comeau...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) as a recognized Third-Party Certifier under the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products Rule. ICC-ES, the industry...

The Government of Canada is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions ? which includes greening its own operations and making emissions data available to the public ? in order to lower costs and leave a healthier, cleaner planet for our kids and...

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) and the American Forest Foundation (AFF) announced today that SFI has become the new home of Project Learning Tree (PLT). PLT is an award-winning environmental education program that uses trees and...

The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will announce...

The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will announce...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will be the first Minister of Science to meet with scientists who are actively monitoring the impacts of climate change in Canada's most northern regions such as Resolute, Nunavut. During her trip,...

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will be the first Minister of Science to meet with scientists who are actively monitoring the impacts of climate change in Canada's most northern regions such as Resolute, Nunavut. The Minister will...

Working people at the Environmental Protection Agency have dedicated their careers to keeping America's air clean and water safe. They serve without political agenda and keep their focus on protecting community health for all Americans ? now and in...

Amid major and growing concerns that Washington, D.C. is going backwards on climate change action and air quality rules, more than 500 moms and children organized by the Moms Clean Air Force held a "Play-In" rally and press conference in a park near...

EcoAct Group, the climate expert and climate finance project developer headquartered in Paris, today announces the acquisition of Carbon Clear, a major player in the UK environmental sustainability marketplace. The joining of the two companies will...

India is Leading Towards Introducing Stringent Legislative Measures that would Create a Positive Impact on Ambient Air Quality This research service focuses on the various political and legislative measures that have been taken by the Indian...

This summer, the world is taking two essential steps toward abating the damage caused by dental mercury fillings. Actions by both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to restrict the use of...

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") reports that the US Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has begun a process to withdraw a Proposed Determination it issued under the Clean Water Act ("CWA") in 2014 that would...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is conducting a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Magino Gold Project, located near Dubreuilville, Ontario. The Agency invites the public and Indigenous groups to comment on...

Farmers know the importance of keeping the land, water and air healthy to sustain their farms from one generation to the next. They also know that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand-in-hand. Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate...

Canada's forest sector is leading the way in innovation and clean technology, while supporting environmental sustainability and combating climate change. Kyle Peterson, Member of Parliament for Newmarket?Aurora, on behalf of Canada's Minister of...

Canada has a competitive edge in a few key climate-friendly technologies including wind and solar power, energy efficient turbines, and waste management, according to a new Conference Board of Canada report. "Despite U.S. President Trump rolling...

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella today signed an open letter to the international community and parties to the Paris climate accord, sending a clear message that despite the Trump administration's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the agreement,...

Canada's forests are among the most sustainably managed in the world, and our forest sector is leading the way in innovation and environmental responsibility through new clean technologies. Michel Picard, Member of Parliament for Montarville, on...

The governments of Canada and Ontario are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services that meet their needs. These investments safeguard the...