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Growing Concern: How to advance nature…
Key takeaways from the Salazar Center for North American Conservation’s symposium.

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Five-minute charging: How grids can manage power…
The 3 big grid challenges facing 5-minute charging.

Climate Crunch
Climate Crunch: How tariff threats are disrupting…
Energy transition clashes with tariffs.

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Carrots, not sticks: Building decarbonization…
Mark Carney’s first act as Prime Minister was to axe the consumer carbon tax, as cost of living concerns continue to remain front and centre for…

Climate Crunch: The Great American Energy…
It was Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney’s first policy pronouncement 12 minutes into his victory speech after sweeping the Liberal race, as he…

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Heavy Lifting: How Canadian manufacturers…
Canada is bracing for a new trade war after the U.S. slapped 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in an effort to re-shore its own industries.

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Methane Efficiency: The Climate Innovation…
Climate action is often associated with groundbreaking technologies, new data, and fresh approaches.
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Growing Concern: How to advance nature conservation’s role as a strategic asset
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Indigenous
Unlocking Indigenous Potential To Power Canada’s Net Zero Economy
Allen Clarke, an Indigenous expert, explores three mutually beneficial ways Canada can unlock capital for Indigenous participation in major green projects.

Energy
Three Ways Canada Can Address The World’s Gas & Climate Crises
Each path carries economic and climate risks that Canadian policymakers and industry must weigh quickly—the window of opportunity won’t be open for long.

Energy
Canada Needs Green Subsidies More Than Ever
Canada’s transition strategy needs to go past electric vehicles and critical minerals.
AGRICULTURE
The Next Green Revolution Project
How Canada Can Produce More Food and Fewer Emissions
The world needs a new Green Revolution, and Canada can play a leading role—indeed, it can be our moonshot for 2030 and beyond.
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March 12, 2024
John Stackhouse and co-hosts Peter Tertzakian (Founder) & Jackie Forrest (Executive Director) of ARC Energy Research Institute’s to double the impact on first-ever joint episode — discussing key considerations for Canada’s energy transition.
February 27, 2024
Shattering Glass Ceilings in Canadian Cleantech
John Stackhouse and co-host Alison Nankivell are joined by three women on the frontlines of Canadian cleantech–Myra Arshad of ALT TEX, Natalie Ashdown of Evoco and Jacqueline Hutchings of Friendlier–to discuss how Canada can inspire women entrepreneurs.
February 13, 2024
Doubling Down: The Definitive Decade For Climate
If this is going to be Canada’s decade of climate action, it’s time to double our investment. Three cleantech leaders–Stephane Germain, President at GHGSat; Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling; and Louis Tremblay, CEO of FLO EV Charging–discuss.
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