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6th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology A multidisciplinary platform for environmental scientists, engineers, management professionals and government regulators June 25 - 29, 2012
International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology 2012 Call for Abstracts June 25 - 29, 2012
UN Conference on Sustainable Development Rio + 20 Rio de Janeiro 20-22 June 2012 June 20 - 22, 2012
2012 Canadian Energy Summit The Summit will provide a comprehensive program addressing issues facing Canada's energy industry. June 17 - 19, 2012
Market Insights Extreme Makeover – Whole Building Retrofits June 05 - , 2012
The Canadian Water Summit The Canadian Water Summit is the first-of-its-kind conference in Canada, helping to realize Canada's potential to be a world leader in water expertise and technology innovation June 28 - , 2012
HydroVision International July 17 - 20, 2012 | Louisville, KY | USA July 17 - 20, 2012
Sustainability Applied 2012 Sustainability Applied 2012 is a unique two-day event that will feature hands-on workshops and interactive discussions to explore best practices and market opportunities, showcase new products and services, and celebrate outstanding accomplishments in sustainability. October 17 - 18, 2012

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Richard Branson on BBC Breakfast news "Screw Business as Usual"

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Top Ten GLOBE 2012 Articles

March 16, 2012
GLOBE Awards 2012 Winners
Following two exciting days of environmental and corporate innovation and networking, the GLOBE Foundation has announced the winners of the 10th annual GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence at the Closing Luncheon for GLOBE 2012. The awards are presented annually to Canadian companies that excel in sustainable business practices and progressive development in technology and services.
March 8, 2012
New: Spotlight on Dubai Forum
Open to all GLOBE participants, hear from top government and business leaders the latest opportunities arising from the recently launched government strategy "Green Economy for Sustainable Development"...
February 21, 2012
DuPont CSO Linda Fisher on how to motivate your colleagues & staff to be engaged in sustainability
February 13, 2012
Hon. Terry Lake, BC Minister of Environment, confirmed to present at 10th Annual GLOBE Awards, March 16th in Vancouver
January 23, 2012
Suncor President & COO Steven Williams to Speak in Opening Plenary

News »

Canada's New Environmental Assessment Regime: What Miners Need to Know

As part of the federal budget, the government has proposed a complete overhaul of federal environmental assessment in Canada.These changes are vast and their full impact will not be known for years to come.

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Life Cycle Approaches Key to Canada's Competitivenes

Life Cycle Approaches Key to Canada's Competitivenes

May 16, 2012

Europe`s future depends on cities resilient to climate change

Europe`s future depends on cities resilient to climate change

May 16, 2012

Forty Days and Forty Nights - The Countdown to Rio

Forty Days and Forty Nights - The Countdown to Rio

May 15, 2012

Protocol for community-scale GHG emissions launched

Protocol for community-scale GHG emissions launched

May 15, 2012

Global energy firms announce LNG Canada

Global energy firms announce LNG Canada

May 15, 2012

Pacific Island Strategy Targets Fastest Growing Greenhouse Gases

Pacific Island Strategy Targets Fastest Growing Greenhouse Gases

May 14, 2012

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Cities

Urban America: US cities in the global economy

Urban America: US cities in the global economy

A new report by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI ) sheds new light on the degree of economic vigor that the economy of the United States derives from its cities, which is unmatched by any other region of the globe.

Companies in the News

Loblaw Named One of Canada's Greenest Employers for Third Consecutive Year

Loblaw Named One of Canada's Greenest Employers for Third Consecutive Year

Loblaw Companies Limited has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers, by Mediacorp Canada for creating a corporate culture committed to the development of industry-leading environmentally conscious and sustainability focused initiatives.

Environment

Global Warming: New Research Blames Economic Growth

Global Warming: New Research Blames Economic Growth

It's a message no one wants to hear: To slow down global warming, we'll either have to put the brakes on economic growth or transform the way the world's economies work.

Innovation

Capturing carbon dioxide to grow food

Capturing carbon dioxide to grow food

A BC-based company has unveiled a carbon capture system for the greenhouse industry that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) from biomass combustion emissions into fertilizer to grow greenhouse crops.

Investments

Power Industry Blackout Risk Alert On The Rise

Power Industry Blackout Risk Alert On The Rise

Even with new generation capacity plans, power industry executives expect blackout risks to rise in Europe and North America, as the industry confronts the challenge of energy affordability, efficiency, and energy security policies not meeting demands.

Policy Watch

Federal Government Releases Draft Legislation to Reform Federal Regulatory System

Federal Government Releases Draft Legislation to Reform Federal Regulatory System

The Federal Government has introduced Bill C-38, which contains proposed legislative changes to the federal regulatory system.

Sustainable Business

Clean mining association launched

Clean mining association launched

A new industry association has been launched aimed at supporting and advocating technological advancements to make the mining industry cleaner and more environmentally responsible.