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Hurricane Harvey a soggy sign of things to come, climate scientists say

As trillions of gallons of water inundate southeast Texas, researchers say wetter and wilder storms will likely become the norm. But they also noted climate change isn't necessarily to blame for Harvey's severity—at least not yet


Trump says Canada being ‘very difficult’ in NAFTA talks, again suggests terminating

The president's weekend tweet is the first time he's complained about Canada's role in the talks. As negotiators prepare to reconvene in Mexico, however, officials are increasingly shrugging off Trump's comments


Labrador's Muskrat Falls boondoggle a warning for B.C.'s Site C dam: expert

The East Coast hydro megaproject is currently billions over budget and years behind schedule. One critic thinks B.C. should take the lesson to heart and get out now


Big-name investors Bill Gates, Richard Branson back ‘clean’ lab-grown meat startup

Food industry giant Cargill also participated in Memphis Meats' fresh financing round. The company has developed technology to produce meat entirely without animals, avoiding the huge economic and environmental toll associated with raising and slaughtering livestock
 
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Emission Reductions Alberta

$50 Million ERA Oil Sands Innovation Challenge

The $50 million ERA Oil Sands Innovation Challenge is seeking technologies that reduce GHG emissions and increase the global competitiveness of Alberta’s oil sands industry.

This funding opportunity is seeking innovative technologies that reduce GHG emissions and improve the cost competitiveness of bitumen production and processing. Proposals are invited for technology solutions related to in situ or mined oil sands operations, including both new developments and retrofit opportunities for existing operations.

Apply now - the deadline for submissions is September 7, 2017, 5 p.m. MDT.
Visit ERAlberta.ca/OilSandsChallenge for full details.
 
 
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Ontario Export Awards

Get recognized with a 2017 Ontario Export Award!

Are your exports growing? If so, we’d like to recognize your business with a 2017 Ontario Export Award. Honoring Ontario companies of all sizes and sectors, the awards pay tribute to businesses successfully venturing into the U.S. and beyond. Past winners include Mircom, Riverside Foods, INKAS Armored Vehicles, Lofthouse Manufacturing and others. Entering is fast and efficient using our brief online form. Final deadline is September 8. >> Apply now!
 
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Safety & Sustainability Showcase

Collapse at West Coast salmon farm renews debate about fish farming

Thousands of Atlantic salmon escaped into Pacific waters last week, prompting fresh criticism of the growing aquaculture business and its potential impact on the environment » read more

He can certainly threaten, but can Trump single-handedly tear up NAFTA?

10 trade-law experts analyze the increasingly important question as the U.S. president continues to bluster about shredding the three-country trade agreement » read more
 
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Lights out: Eclipse has big impact on California power

The West Coast state has enough solar panels to power a large city, but for about three hours last week, the sun wasn’t co-operating » read more

Battery researchers clear recharging hurdle, push zinc-air technology forward

Capable of storing five-times as much energy as lithium-ion batteries, zinc-air batteries have been hampered by charging issues and costly precious metals. Australian engineers say a new breakthrough could change all that » read more