Latest Stories

LATEST STORIES

Climate
We’re still spewing near-record levels of methane – and Canada’s among worst offenders

While countries have vowed to slash the potent greenhouse gas, most lack plans to do it. The US was the highest emitter in 2023, and Canada tied for seventh with Saudi Arabia.

Energy
It was a 'monumental' year for renewables in Europe

Coal power dropped by 26% in Europe in 2023. And in a surprising turn, natural gas also declined, leaving room for solar and wind to surge to 27% of Europe’s electricity.

Supply Chain
We're razing forests for palm oil plantations again

After a steady decline, palm oil-linked deforestation shot up for the second year in a row in Indonesia, especially in carbon rich areas

inflation reduction act clean energy green economy corporate knights
Climate
With Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. is on the cusp of 'biggest economic revolution' in generations

For every dollar spent by government on clean energy, the private sector has contributed US$5.47

Finance
U.S. SEC waters down its climate reporting rule under legal threats 

Will Canada align itself with weaker U.S. standard, or will it go further and adopt full-scope climate reporting like Europe, California and China?  

Leadership
Here are the nine biggest corporate greenwashing fines

As Europe cracks down on greenwash, here’s a tally of the largest greenwashing fines ever faced by companies like Volkswagen, Keurig and H&M

plant based treaty, plant based food, sustainable food
FoodSpring 2024
Amsterdam is the latest city to throw its weight behind Plant Based Treaty

The Dutch capital is part of a growing wave of cities that are signalling an understanding that food can’t be ignored when it comes to dealing with the climate crisis

Leadership
There still aren’t enough women in the C-Suite – here’s how to fix it

Breaking down glass walls also means creating career paths for women to develop leadership skills that set them up for management

danielle smith alberta renewable energy Corporate Knights
Energy
Alberta risks billions in renewable investments with new development rules

Once a leader in renewable energy projects, the province has become one of the only jurisdictions in the world trying to frustrate cheap, clean energy projects

FinanceSpring 2024
Canada’s Big Five banks keep moving further away from net-zero

A new report from UK org InfluenceMap shows that rather than move towards net-zero like their US and EU counterparts, Canada’s big five banks have increased their exposure to oil and gas

Energy
Abrupt end to Canada’s green retrofits program leaves industry in chaos

Canada’s greener homes program was wildly successful. So why has the government canceled it?

BuildingsSpring 2024
This is New York's first all-electric skyscraper

The super-efficient fossil-fuel-free tower has improved insulation, triple-glazed windows and offers parking spots for 200 bikes – and no cars

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Get the latest sustainable economy news delivered to your inbox.