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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn released the following statement related to the Trump Administration's decision today to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord: "The President's decision to turn our back...

The Honourable Denis Coderre, Mayor of Montréal and president of Metropolis, the 140-member world association of major cities, had this to say about the withdrawal of the United States of America from the Paris accord: "The Paris Agreement is a...

FPInnovations welcomes the Federal Government's announcement of support to Canada's forest sector for market and product diversification and forestry-based indigenous communities. The announcement, made by the Honourable James Carr, Minister of...

"Canada's Environment and Climate Change Minister, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, released the following statement today in response to the decision by the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change: "While Canada is...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in response to the United States' decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement: "We are deeply disappointed that the United States federal government has decided to withdraw...

President Trump's decision to remove the US from the Paris Climate Agreement is a disappointment and an imminent threat to our shared planet. In leaving, this decision ignores science, removes standards that will protect public and environmental...

Green America vehemently denounced the decision by President Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. "This move is exactly the wrong direction for our nation and world," said Fran Teplitz, Green America's executive...

In honour of Canadian Environment Week, the Biosphere is announcing today its 2017?2018 programming, which includes several new exhibitions marking Canada's 150th anniversary, Montréal's 375th anniversary, and the 1967 International and Universal...

Final population estimates for North American Atlantic salmon show returns in 2016 were lower than the year before and may indicate further declines in 2017. As a result, ASF is urging anglers and indigenous groups to exercise caution by practicing...

Pittsburgh's commitment to a sustainable future is driving the development of innovative solutions and new, green technologies that address the challenges of reducing energy usage, addressing stormwater issues caused by aging and inadequate...

Canada's coastlines are a source of inspiration and pride. Even for Canadians living inland, many of the jobs that support middle-class families, and the products used every day, depend on Canada's waterways. In November 2016, Prime Minister Justin...

Today, Ms. Guylaine Leclerc makes public the Spring 2017 Volume. In Chapter 3, the Sustainable Development Commissioner, Mr. Paul Lanoie, makes known the results of his audit concerning contaminated land rehabilitation carried out at the Ministère du...

Carnival Corporation & plc , the world's largest leisure travel company, has been named winner of the Lloyd's List Americas 2017 Cleaner Safer Seas Solutions award for its environmental commitment to improve the quality of air emissions through...

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde stands with First Nations in Treaty 8 and all those participating today in the Rally for the Peace River Valley on Parliament Hill calling for a halt to the proposed Site C dam and...

WHEN:             10:00 a.m. CDT, Thursday, June 8, 2017 LOCATION:          Online, with free registration at https://goo.gl/xoG44c Moderator:      Frost & Sullivan, Senior Industry Analyst, Seth Cutler EXPERT...

WHEN:             10:00 a.m. CDT, Thursday, June 8, 2017 LOCATION:          Online, with free registration at https://goo.gl/xoG44c Moderator:      Frost & Sullivan, Senior Industry Analyst, Seth Cutler EXPERT PANELIST:     EPA,...

Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport and the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced that the Government of Canada is moving forward with provincial and territorial partners,...

Canadian scientists make a difference. They want to discover, to innovate and to solve problems to ensure a better future for us all. Genomic researchers in particular apply their knowledge to create new health technologies for doctors and nurses, to...

In the news release, Canada to reduce emissions from oil and gas industry, issued on May 25, 2017 by Environment and Climate Change Canada over CNW, we are advised that the first quote, first sentence, should read "These regulations will help...

Bee'ah, the country's leading environmental management company, and Masdar, Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company, have formally established the joint venture Emirates Waste to Energy Company (EWEC) to develop waste-to-energy plants across the Middle...

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will make an announcement regarding zero-emission vehicles at the Montreal Electric Vehicle Show.   Date:                     May 26, 2017        Time:                    10:30...

WWF-Canada is encouraged by the federal government's announcement of a new Area of Interest (AOI) for designation as an Oceans Act Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Pacific ocean west of Vancouver Island. However, the AOI would have greater...

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

The Government of Canada is moving forward on its plan to reach its domestic and international targets of protecting 5% of Canada's marine and coastal areas by 2017 and 10% by 2020 to ensure a healthy environment and economy for current and future...

Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg BNA today announced that the first West Coast Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit will take place in Seattle this year and will feature a VIP interview with Washington Governor Jay Inslee.  Governor Inslee will discuss...

Export Development Canada (EDC) today priced USD 500 million 1.625% Fixed Rate Green Bond due June 1, 2020. The lead underwriters were HSBC, J.P. Morgan and SEB. This offering is scheduled to close on June 1, 2017. This is EDC's third Green Bond,...

Today at international climate talks in Berlin, Minister McKenna hosted a trilateral meeting with her counterparts from the European Union and China to advance ambitious climate action. The three agreed to co-host a ministerial meeting in...

The following statement is attributable to Chris McEntee, Executive Director/CEO of the American Geophysical Union: "The release of President Trump's fiscal year 2018 budget proposal earlier today has drawn into sharp focus a disconnect between our...

Experience the blue wonder - swimming again possible in the Ruhr after 46 years   For over forty years, the people of Essen were unable to go swimming in "their" River Ruhr. But now the wait has finally come to an end: numerous guests today visited...

World demand for food is growing and research and innovation will help Canadian farmers and food processors meet that demand. The Government of Canada is supporting science and innovation with key global partners to build the capacity necessary to...

Farmers know the importance of keeping the land, water and air healthy to sustain their farms from one generation of farm family to the next. They also know that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand-in-hand. The Honourable Bardish...

Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Trump administration's two recent wins in a federal appeals court, staying implementation of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule and the Clean Power Plan (CPP),...

The Government of Canada is committed to addressing climate change while building a clean, innovative economy and creating good middle-class jobs. That's why the Prime Minister and Premiers from across the country came together in December 2016 to...

An economic report released today by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) shows that the Appalachian region could become a second center of U.S. petrochemical and plastic resin manufacturing, similar to the Gulf Coast. ACC President and CEO Cal...

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Fiber Sourcing Standard is now recognized by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) as a tool that meets PEFC requirements for the avoidance of controversial sources in the PEFC...

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, on behalf of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, will be at the University of Waterloo to make an announcement in...

Yves Robillard, Member of Parliament (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin), will make an announcement about the environmental education organization Éco-Nature on Friday. He will make this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian...

The Government of Canada is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which includes greening its own operations. The government is pleased that the Arthur Meighen Building in Toronto, Ontario, has been selected by the Canada Green Building...

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today joined local and other state officials, and supporters of Shikellamy State Park in the dedication of two key park acquisitions preserving a scenic overlook along the...

Three times in the last week shareholders at major energy companies voted in double digits for more methane pollution disclosure: 10 percent at Berkshire Hathaway Energy; 24 percent at Dominion Energy; and 33 percent at Occidental Petroleum.  Given...

Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada and Finance Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide details on next steps in the Government of Canada's work with provinces and territories to address...

Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada and Finance Canada officials will hold a technical briefing to provide details on next steps in the Government of Canada's work with provinces and territories to address...

Today, on International Recycling Day, Corona and Parley for the Oceans announced their partnership in the movement to end marine plastic pollution, one of the biggest threats to human health and the survival of the planet's largest and...

A greenhouse gas emission units auction is being held today. This is the eleventh joint auction held jointly by Québec and California since their respective carbon markets were linked on January 1, 2014. The Ministère du Développement durable, de...

Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, and Canada's Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, announced a significant step towards the completion of Rouge National Urban Park with...

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, announced today six youth ambassadors who will champion and support the participation of young people in World Environment Day celebrations. Canadian youth play a...

Modernizing the National Energy Board (NEB) is a priority of the Government of Canada to help ensure we develop our resources responsibly. It will also be key to growing the economy in an environmentally responsible way. This is what Canadians...

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Carr, will participate in a panel discussion at Canada's Building Trades Unions 2017 conference. The Ministers will discuss the Government...

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Carr, will participate in a panel discussion at Canada's Building Trades Unions 2017 conference. The Ministers will discuss the Government...

In 2017, Forests Ontario is joining forces with Canada Building Materials (CBM), part of the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, to convert almost 25 acres of the restored Sunderland Sand & Gravel Pit into healthy and productive native...