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The Saskatchewan government and provincially-owned utility SaskPower are facing a wall of critical analysis after leaked documents attached a $26-billion price tag to a plan to refurbish the province’...

Information for Clean50 Award nominees

The retreat from sustainability may look like caution, but Monika Freyman warns it risks undoing decades of hard-won progress. In her article, she argues that growing corporate and investor silence on...

The zone has been flooded with dumb and regressive climate moves lately, but we've got you covered! Check out our newsletter for the latest climate news and for information on our current Clean50 Awar...

Cutting and pausing the target carbon price will sacrifice thousands of clean economy jobs. Falling ROI is already pushing sustainability and carbon-cost-incentivized investments off a cliff.

Growcer, an Ottawa-based company, is one of only five organizations across Canada to receive the 2026 Governor General’s Innovation Award. They are acknowledged for their leadership in modular food te...

Company plans to use capital to expand manufacturing, hiring

Reinventing essential chemicals for a sustainable future is never simple. From the runways of winter airports to the waterways they affect, the stakes are high. Martin Larocque of Electro Carbon Inc.

Each year, Clean50 recognizes 20 Emerging Leaders across sectors who are pushing Canada’s sustainability transition forward. This week is our final installment of our “Where Are They Now” series…

Canada stands at a crossroads. Blessed with world-class low-carbon energy, rich critical mineral deposits and a skilled workforce, the country is positioned to thrive in the global clean economy…

Each year, Clean50 recognizes 20 Emerging Leaders across sectors who are moving Canada’s sustainability transition forward. This second installment of our new weekly series catches up with past…

Each year, Clean50 recognizes 20 Emerging Leaders across sectors who are moving Canada’s sustainability transition forward. This first installment of our new weekly series catches up with past…

2025 is the second worst forest fire season in Canada, ever. 7.3 million hectares of forests – an area the size of New Brunswick – have been transformed from cool, shaded habitat…

The Port of Prince Rupert is leading sustainability through collaboration, data sharing, and systems thinking. From renewable diesel initiatives to inclusive stakeholder engagement…

Canada’s clean tech edge is within reach—if we fix permitting, procurement, and execution. It’s time to get out of our own way

We rarely consider changes to energy distribution infrastructure when discussing the clean energy transition. But aging infrastructure is causing problems in the energy distribution sector that affect...

As Canada ramps up renewable energy deployment, ensuring a stable grid requires more than just wind and solar, it demands energy storage. Roby Douglas highlights how current regulations exclude…

All of us who work on climate have long walked a razor’s edge between hope and despair, and the last few months (or years) have made it near impossible to keep one’s balance. But I would put the curre...

Confused about PFAS-free labels? Learn what PFAS really are, why they’re harmful, and what to look for when eliminating them from your products or supply chain. Insights from Emily Hicks of FREDsense ...

As climate impacts grow more severe, the role of nature in building resilience is gaining long-overdue recognition. Sabine Dietz explores how natural systems—often overlooked in policy and planning…

Hydrogen is a rising force in the clean energy transition—versatile, emissions-free, and crucial for decarbonizing heavy industry and transport. But as Dr. Brandy Kinkead of Ayrton Energy highlights…

When a wildfire came within a kilometer of the home of our Clean50 Director, Megan Aoki, in Shiningbank, Alberta, it reshaped her understanding of safety, resilience, and the realities of a changing…

This article explores the powerful personal connections people have with water, highlighting how these “watermarks” inspire environmental stewardship and drive collective action to protect our waterwa...

Whole Building Lifecycle Assessments are revolutionary to reducing resource extraction for the construction of new buildings and the waste generated by demolishing existing structures at the end of…

A new province-wide poll shows 80 per cent of Ontarians want the Ford government to cancel a major nuclear deal in favour of renewable energy alternatives and Canadian sources.

89% of us around the world are united in the belief that our governments must do more to deal with the climate crisis. But most people don’t know this! Show people they’re not alone, and that it’s nor...

Three Canadian case studies show how leadership drives sustainability in energy, infrastructure, and decarbonization.

Maria Maisuradze explains how everyday financial choices can drive climate action by shifting capital toward sustainable solutions.

This article is also available en francais. When we discuss energy conservation, we often forget to bring up one of the most important efforts we can undertake – retrofitting and increasing energy…

Sarah Goodman, president and CEO of NorthX Climate tech, is a winner in the Community Builders category of the 2025 Women of the Year Awards.

Fast-growing wildfires in northwestern Ontario have triggered evacuation alerts, as extreme heat and smoke continue to impact communities near the Manitoba border.

Mark Carney announced his post-election cabinet this morning, and we were very pleased to see Clean50 members take on critical roles, with Julie Dabrusin* – after a long stint as Parliamentary…