Tag: environment

Canada, a global leader in ocean sustainability efforts


Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface. We may be overlooking them as a source of renewable energy, whether thermal or mechanical. The oceans capture the sun’s heat while their currents, and waves generate mechanical power. Harnessing the power of this vast natural resource, while protecting its ecosystem and biodiversity were among the topics of discussion at the COP26 Summit.

Canada appears to be among global leaders when assessing ocean environment, marine activity, technology innovation, policy and regulation, as outlined in the MIT Technology Review: The Blue Technology Barometer 2021 Report (BTB).

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Fight against the pandemic, economy and environment Trudeau’s priorities

TORONTO – Action to combat the pandemic, protect the environment, fully relaunch the economy. These are the three priorities announced by the Liberal government through the Speech from the Throne read today in the Senate by Governor General Mary Simon. A speech of historical value that of the representative of the Queen because it was made for the first time not only in English and French, but also in Inuktitut, Inuit language.  (more…)

Energia solare, cinesi all’avanguardia

TORONTO – Quello passato è stato un anno caratterizzato da devastanti disastri naturali, da ondate di caldo mortali a catastrofici incendi e inondazioni violente. L’intensificarsi della crisi climatica è stata la priorità dei leader mondiali e degli esperti climatici al vertice COP26 che si è concluso con un compromesso dell’ultimo minuto per “ridurre gradualmente” l’uso del carbone… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

Mapping the changing landscape of Solar energy

This past year has been one of devastating natural disasters, from deadly heatwaves to catastrophic wildfires and raging floods. The intensifying climate crisis was top of mind for world leaders and climate experts at the COP26 Summit that ended in a last-minute compromise to “phase down” the use of coal.

Environmental activists point to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) as one of the main culprits in the climate crisis. Pressure is mounting in the power sector to transition from GHG emitting sources of energy like coal to more renewable sources. Solar power appears to be leading the way.

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শেষটায় ভারত ও চীনের কারণে জলবায়ু সম্মেলন ‘কপ২৬’ জলাঞ্জলিত

২৪ ঘন্টারও বেশি সময় পেরিয়ে যাবার পর শনিবার গ্লাসগোর আলোচিত জলবায়ু ‘কপ২৬’ সম্মেলনে সমঝোতা ঘটেছে, যেখানে রোষে অনুপস্থিত চীনের সভাপতি এবং কয়লা প্রচলনে ভারতের সংশোধিত ভাষা ব্যবহারের কারণে স্বাগতিক ব্রিটেনের সভাপতি অলোক শর্মা ওই পরিণতিতে ‘বিফল অশ্রুবিয়োগ’ করেছেন।  (more…)