RJC are a Canada-wide firm with main offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto. A challenge when trying to build a green culture in a geographically distributed company is how to engage, collaborate and build connections between these offices. David Suzuki Foundation

LONDON, ON, March 10 /CNW/ - Sponsorship from Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. will help an enthusiastic team of engineering students explore a new approach to making solar-powered electric cars practical for use in everyday driving. The Sunstang solar car program at the University of Western Ontario will

Innovative installations part of overall effort to support renewable energy sources BRAMPTON, ON, March 10 /CNW/ - As part of its ongoing commitment to

510 renewable projects get go-ahead, including rooftop solar installations for Loblaw Companies retail stores TORONTO, March 10 /CNW/ - The future will be brighter for many businesses

Projects will focus on fuel cell durability and cost to enable widespread commercialization of fuel cells for diverse applications

Rio de Janeiro, the host of the 2016 Olympic Games is considering designs for a suspended city along the region’s densely populated urban waterfront that could provide new homes for residents of Rio’s infamous squatter settlements (favelas) and write a new chapter in sustainable urban design.

More than one-third of carbon-dioxide emissions linked to the consumption of goods and services in many developed countries are emitted outside their borders

Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world's largest solar companies, has announced activation of a 540kW ground- mount photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system at Minturn Huller Cooperative, Inc., a premier almond huller and sheller for more than 260 almond growers in Central Valley, Calif.

Climate change and population growth mean walls, balconies and roofs across Europe's cities could take on a greener complexion as food production becomes part of the urban landscape.

Nike, U.S. State Department, NASA and USAID-Sponsored Competition Picks Valcent Inc. as One of the Ten Best Companies in the World for a Sustainable Future

The Americans have shown zero interest in linking with a Canadian trading system. The White House has been silent on the issue, despite the opportunity provided by several joint statements... David Suzuki Foundation

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TORONTO, March 9 /CNW/ - The Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, will join Colin Andersen, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), and executives from Loblaw Companies Limited to make an important announcement about the development of renewable energy.

MONTREAL, March 9 /CNW Telbec/ - The Montreal Port Authority has signed an agreement with R. J. Corman Railpower to purchase a next generation locomotive, one more respectful of the environment, for $1.6 million. The agreement includes an option for four additional locomotives. These are

Online Auction Delivers $1.25 Million in Energy Savings, 10 Percent Green for Multiple Facilities ROCKVILLE, MD and WORCESTER, MA, March 9 /CNW/ - World Solutions, Inc.

Did you know that 95 per cent of chemicals used in fragrance are synthetic petro-chemicals? More disturbing still is the way some of them work. Instead of just masking an undesirable scent, some actually coat your nasal passage with an oily film of nerve-deadening chemicals that interfere with your sense of smell. Yuck. David Suzuki Foundation

While the December UN climate summit ended with a disappointing accord that is far from enough to prevent dangerous climate change, the movement for solutions has never been stronger. David Suzuki Foundation

Restoring Pacific salmon populations offers the only hope for reviving our struggling salmon-fishing industries and ensuring that First Nations communities have access to a necessary food and cultural resource they have relied on for millennia. David Suzuki Foundation

Organizers using carbon offsets and lowering emissions by Kristen Ostling With billions of people watching, the 2010 Olympics was one of the most popular events on the planet. But staging... David Suzuki Foundation

Student suggestions show how companies can be more sustainable and better able to compete for top talent