The Great Biofuel Debate – Alternatives Journal

Could biomass fuel our future? Watch the Biofuel Debate with Alexandra Scaman and Alex Goddard to learn more. Continue reading The Great Biofuel Debate – Alternatives Journal

Alberta, Around the Web, Design & Technology, Energy

Video: Solid wood passive house – 90% more energy efficient

The Symonds Passive House is 90% more energy efficient, solar powered and built out of solid wood (cross-laminated timber) and one of the most beautiful super energy efficient homes we’ve seen at Green Energy Futures. Continue reading Video: Solid wood passive house – 90% more energy efficient

British Columbia, Energy, Law, Policy, & Standards, Nature & Wildlife Conservation

Podcast: Dyna Tuytel talks about EcoJustice, Alexandra Morton, the Species at Risk Act and the National Energy Board

The Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion could wipe out the Southern Resident Orcas, but Justin Trudeau’s government approved the … Continue reading Podcast: Dyna Tuytel talks about EcoJustice, Alexandra Morton, the Species at Risk Act and the National Energy Board

Energy, Quebec, Sustainable Communities

Video: Success Through Collaboration

“Conservation on the Coast” is part of the long-term energy planning and implementation process for the James Bay Cree. This video shares the success of Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Kashechewan First Nations and their respective Power Corporations to work together to build a better future. Continue reading Video: Success Through Collaboration

Air and Climate, Around the Web, Design & Technology, Energy, Nunavut, Planning & Environmental Management

Inuit community turns to solar for sustainable energy in the North

As a new report highlights solar’s potential in the Arctic, northern communities are looking for renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. Continue reading Inuit community turns to solar for sustainable energy in the North

Around the Web, Energy, Law, Policy, & Standards, Natural Resources Management, Quebec

Lawyers say two board members for Energy East pipeline review are biased

Conservation groups urge compromised Board members to step down from the National Energy Board panel for the Energy East pipeline. Continue reading Lawyers say two board members for Energy East pipeline review are biased

Air and Climate, Around the Web, Energy, Law, Policy, & Standards, Planning & Environmental Management, Quebec

Feds must take action to ensure safer oil-by-rail facilities

Community groups call on federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change to require environmental assessments of oil-by-rail terminals. Continue reading Feds must take action to ensure safer oil-by-rail facilities

Around the Web, British Columbia, Energy, Natural Resources Management, Waste & Pollution Management, Water

Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public

Conservation groups, First Nations and other local communities complain that pipeline meetings are poorly advertised. Continue reading Pipeline panel hears resounding NO from public

Around the Web, British Columbia, Energy, Law, Policy, & Standards, Nature & Wildlife Conservation, Planning & Environmental Management, Water

Environmental groups launch court challenge over NEB’s Kinder Morgan report

Conservationists say Kinder Morgan pipeline proponents need to consider the Southern Resident killer whale, one of Canada’s most iconic endangered species. Continue reading Environmental groups launch court challenge over NEB’s Kinder Morgan report

Around the Web, British Columbia, Energy, Natural Resources Management, Planning & Environmental Management, Water

Tsleil-Waututh Chief travels to New York City to oppose Kinder Morgan pipeline

Chief Thomas says the Trans Mountain Proposal presents too great of a risk for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation to grant its consent. Continue reading Tsleil-Waututh Chief travels to New York City to oppose Kinder Morgan pipeline