The health sector contributes about 5 per cent of GHGs worldwide, a bigger carbon footprint than either aviation or shipping. In hospitals, this comes from lighting, heating and cooling, anesthetic gas and single-use plastics.

The president of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Joss Reimer, spoke at last year’s COP29 Summit on the need for both health system resiliency in the face of climate change and the decarbonization of the health sector.

“Health facilities are reckoning with environmental shocks and the role we play in climate change all over the world,” she said, “but upgrades to address these realities should be a particular priority in Canada, where more than 50 per cent of our health facilities are 50 years old.”

One notable school board in Ontario that has been leading the path to reducing carbon emissions is the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). Here are some key initiatives and actions taken by TDSB to promote sustainability and reduce carbon footprints.

An interview with Jackie Duarte, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Association for Sustainable Infrastructure Services and Marie Cresswell, Editor, Net Zero Times.

Net zero buildings are designed to produce as much energy as they consume over a year, effectively balancing their energy use with renewable energy generation.

As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, cities around the world are seeking innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprints. London, a bustling metropolis, is making significant strides in this direction by introducing zero-carbon schools.

Sophia Mathur shared her extensive journey in climate activism, which began in her childhood and has evolved through various initiatives, including her involvement with Fridays for Future.

Nerva Energy is proud to launch the Energy & Sustainability Impact Awards, a celebration of the remarkable achievements of our clients and partners in energy conservation and decarbonization.

Damage to the natural world isn’t factored into the price of food. But some governments are experimenting with a new way of exposing the larger costs of what we eat.

The Trillium delivers the major political headlines of the day while unpacking complex policy changes and digging deeper into key issues that impact every Ontarian.

At CleanRiver Inc., innovation is ingrained in our DNA. Our cutting-edge waste and recycling solutions empower organizations to minimize waste and increase recycling rates.

Congratulations to all the top performing energy conservation Colleges this year, not only reducing energy consumption but also reducing carbon emissions. As you strive to reduce energy and carbon even further Ventilation Repair, Seal and Optimization (VeRSO) is an opportunity to consider.

As Canadians we are blessed with rich, abundant natural resources like clean water, luscious green forests and beautiful pristine landscapes, attracting a diverse range of inhabitants.  As we celebrate Canada Day this year let's remember to do it sustainably not only today but every day.  

As the globe transforms to carbon zero a well-thought-out GHG roadmap is the key to arriving at your destination point. This should not only include a sequence of technologies and the financial roadmap to fund the decarbonization journey there are four pillars worth considering to complete the journey.

The OGA 2024 Conference was a hit May 22nd at the Fennell Campus of Mohawk College in Hamilton with over 300 attendees networking and learning from their peers at the event including:  municipal advisors, HVAC/R professionals, consulting engineers and designers, as well as developers, educators, consultants and utilities in Canada.

Energy efficiency, in its various forms, is an essential feature of the net zero carbon world that is required to address our climate emergency. Peter Love, President at Love Energy Consultants, highlights the ten most important initiatives that are needed to realize the full potential of energy efficiency.

It might seem like the fight is losing steam, given furious backlash from multiple quarters, including investors, farmers and drivers. Yet, a record $1.8 trillion flowed into green technologies last year, helping to grow a generation of startups seeking to cool the planet.

The best way to describe the topic is to provide an example for context. Building ventilation air loss has become the number ONE conservation measures for buildings.

I started working in this area in graduate school, back in 1979, where I attended ASU for Environmental Planning which  was focused on two key areas: energy efficient building design and solar energy systems.

With funding support from the federal government, Ontario’s grid operator is expanding its efforts to take advantage of the rapid growth of energy storage, hybrid generation/storage facilities and small-scale electricity resources to help meet Ontario’s future electricity needs.

The panel discussion was moderated by Tony Cupido, to show how both of these institutions are successfully reducing energy waste and greenhouse gas emissions through a variety of active decarbonization initiatives.