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Milestone year for clean technology: take a look at the top 8 headlines of 2016

From major climate deals to a shock Trump election win, 2016 had it all » read more

Ontario Liberals revisit global adjustment stance, open path to greater hydro bill transparency

In reversal, Premier said she is open to having the GA charge appear as a line item on hydro bills; Wynne also affirmed she's "not stepping aside" despite flagging popularity » read more

New Brunswick utility to spend $3.6B to prolong life of Mactaquac hydro dam

Project to keep 670-megawatt facility west of Fredericton running until 2068, repair swells and cracks in aging concrete » read more

Volkswagen proposes $2.1B for Canadian owners of emission-cheating cars

Automaker strikes tentative deal with Competition Bureau to compensate owners for emissions scandal, will pay out one of largest consumer settlements in Canadian history » read more
 
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Czechs start production of sponge-like batteries based on nanotechnology

Prague-based HE3DA has opened an automated production line for nanotech batteries it says will increase storage capacity, cut lithium-ion costs » read more

Japan mothballs experimental nuclear reactor after sinking $9B into project

Once dubbed the "dream reactor", Monju fast-breeder plant siphoned off government funds for 22 years, but only operated for about 250 days » read more
 
Last week’s big stories 
 

Trudeau forces through national climate deal, but Sask., Man. remain on sidelines

Prime Minister celebrates climate victory even as two provinces refuse to sign; B.C.'s Clark agreed to deal following apparent concessions » read more

Bill Gates, other new industry titans launch US$1B clean energy fund

Breakthrough Energy Coalition looks to increase scale and speed up adoption of greenhouse gas-combating technology » read more