B.C. introduces legislation recognizing Haida Gwaii Indigenous title

B.C. introduces legislation recognizing Haida Gwaii Indigenous title

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 22, 2024 9:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The B.C. government says legislation formally recognizing the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii was introduced in the legislature Monday. The province says the “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands … Read more

Century-old inventor of air conditioner is moving on to home heat pump

Century-old inventor of air conditioner is moving on to home heat pump

Heat pumps are becoming more popular for residential housing with energy prices increasing and the need to reduce use of fossil fuel heating systems. Andrew Aitchison | In Pictures | Getty Images In case you haven’t noticed, heat pumps are hot. Although these devices, which use electricity to generate both air conditioning and heat, have … Read more

Green Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better

Green Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better

Courtesy of De Dakdokters Below that stretches a filter layer, which keeps the soil from getting into the next layer, a lightweight crate system that stores the water. And finally, below that you’ve got additional layers to keep water and plant roots from infiltrating the actual roof. “You have, in fact, a flat rain barrel … Read more

Energy transition to need $4 trillion annually: BlackRock

Energy transition to need  trillion annually: BlackRock

The BlackRock logo is seen outside of its offices in New York City. Brendan McDermid | Reuters BlackRock estimates that the world’s green energy transition will require $4 trillion annually by the mid-2030s, calling for more public-private partnerships, especially in Asia-Pacific. The forecast comes from BlackRock’s latest “Investment Institute Transition Scenario,” which analyzes how the … Read more

Critical mineral mining crucial for green transition; reputational risks remain

Critical mineral mining crucial for green transition; reputational risks remain

An electric truck at the PT Vale Indonesia mining area. The CXMG type XDR-80-TE truck manufactured in China boasts a hauling capacity of 70 tons.  Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Mining of critical minerals plays a crucial role in the global green transition, but the broader industry’s bad reputation and other challenges present … Read more

Plastic production cap still contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks – National

Plastic production cap still contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks – National

Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for the fourth round of talks to create a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste in less than 20 years. Ottawa is hosting the fourth of five rounds of negotiations, with the aim of finalizing a deal by the end of the year. The … Read more

‘Buc-ee’s 444 Miles’ Billboard Delights Drivers In Michigan

‘Buc-ee’s 444 Miles’ Billboard Delights Drivers In Michigan

Buc-ee’s, Wawa, Sheetz — these are the legendary gas-and-go outfits that have gathered cult-like followings in their regions. They involve gas pumps and decent food–the perfect mix for both road trips and every day running around. Out here in Michigan however, we have no such temple to America’s twin gods of gasoline and food consumption. … Read more

U.S. Bridge Safety Standards Based On ‘Outdated’ Regulations Developed In West Germany

U.S. Bridge Safety Standards Based On ‘Outdated’ Regulations Developed In West Germany

Protection around America’s bridges has been thrown into question in recent weeks after a massive container ship hit and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month. Now, it’s emerged that the safety standards many U.S. bridges are built to are actually based on antiquated models developed in West Germany decades ago. Weekend … Read more

How a climate tech CEO grows his inner circle, including Larry Summers

How a climate tech CEO grows his inner circle, including Larry Summers

Palmetto CEO Chris Kemper Palmetto Nearly fifteen years into founding climate tech company Palmetto, Chris Kemper has seen plenty of changes across the clean energy industry, from early solar companies that are now public to Series A startups founded following the Inflation Reduction Act.  Ensuring that the company continues to evolve in what Kemper calls … Read more

How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought

How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought

On its website, Greenstone describes itself as “a water company” and as “a developer and owner of reliable, sustainable water supplies.” Its CEO, Mike Schlehuber, previously worked for Vidler Water Company—another firm that essentially brokers water supply—as well as Summit Global Management, a company that invests in water suppliers and water rights. Greenstone’s managing director … Read more