This week: Offshore wind costs tumble, Tesla's Autopilot troubles continue and Canadian solar sells some Chinese assets

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Gaz Metro biogas project converts Quebec wood chips to natural gas

Using thermochemical technology to produce cleaner natural gas in a successful pilot project, the Quebec gas distributor is now aiming to test the new cleantech process on a larger scale » read more

Offshore wind costs continue to tumble as developers fine-tune turbine technology

The latest Dong Energy deal smashed the record for the levelized cost of offshore wind power, making the once cost-inhibitive renewable technology cheaper than ever » read more

If elected, Trump would stand alone in climate change denial

While Trump's climate-change denial has become orthodoxy among Republicans, it is at odds with the scientific community and global leaders; even reclusive North Korea signed the Paris climate accord » read more

Feds seek Autopilot data from Tesla in crash probe that could have broad impact on self-driving cars

With auto industry momentum carrying automated vehicles toward the mainstream, the inevitable safety check could put the technology on hold » read more
 
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New edition of sustainable forestry standard available for free

CSA Z809 includes requirements for management frameworks, public participation, performance measures and more » read more
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Recycling the unrecycable

Henkel Adhesives enlists TerraCycle to launch recycling program for anaerobic adhesive packaging » read more
 
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Elon Musk say he’s working on another ‘masterplan’ as Tesla navigates rough road

The high-profile auto chief’s last “secret” scheme gave us the Model S. Can a new roadmap help Tesla navigate a federal probe into its Autopilot system and a controversial takeover bid? Musk plans to publish details this week » read more

Ontario farmers facing wilted crops, lost profits as severe drought grips region

Farms between Toronto and Ottawa are experiencing arid conditions expected only once every 20 years » read more
 
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Advocate of Tesla’s autopilot driving mode dies in crash

The accident could increase public skepticism about autonomous driving; A recent survey showed two-thirds of drivers said they are moderately or very concerned about riding in a self-driving vehicle » read more

500,000 hoverboards recalled in U.S. after dozens of battery packs burst into flames

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the lithium-ion battery packs in the two-wheeled hoverboards can overheat and catch fire » read more