In partnership with the Edmonton Police Foundation, Telus has backed a new social impact fund designed…
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Want your company to offer a green 401(k) option? This startup can help
Only 4.7% of 401(k) plans offer the choice of an environmental, social, and governance fund, according…
This startup fights climate change by growing algae in the desert
Per unit area, the company claims to capture as much carbon as a rainforest can. In…
This startup designed an electric cargo ship to cross the ocean
Until recently, most experts would have argued that battery-electric ships weren’t feasible for traveling across oceans.…
The Sahara desert is full of plastic trash. This refugee camp is recycling it into new products
One machine shreds the plastic into tiny pieces while other machines wash and dry them. Then…
While some Canadian tech companies move to support Ukrainians, others cut ties with Russia
In a microcosm of global events, some in Canada’s tech community are moving to aid Ukrainians…
Normative Business Carbon Calculator is launched to help SMEs cut emissions
After being selected for a Google.org Fellowship and a €1m grant, Normative is now launching the…
Phoenix Fire launches angel fund focused on women entrepreneurs
A new group has launched an angel fund focused on investing in women entrepreneurs. The fund,…
Norwegian smart energy provider raised 100 million dollars in the Series C
Førde-based startup Tibber has collected 100 million dollars in the Series C funding round led by…
This startup uses an ancient microbe to turn CO2 into ingredients for food
The result is a protein that is actually carbon-negative, and requires little to no processing before…