Climate Solutions Reporting

Charging electric vehicles in off-peak hours could ease grid pressure and lower charging costs for drivers.  A new pilot program in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) is testing a mobile app that does just that.

Say energy storage and most imagine EV lithium-ion batteries. But a range of "long duration" concepts that store power for weeks rather than hours are coming to market, among them one called high-density hydro that uses a mud-brown slurry pumped through a long loop of plastic pipe on a hillside to store energy until it's needed. With first systems now being built, the technology could change the way renewables-powered grids work in the future.

The Save on Energy program limits eligibility to homes already using electric heating, excluding gas-heated households dependent on Enbridge. Critics argue this initiative prioritizes limiting electricity demand, rather than promoting sustainable alternatives — and reflects the Ford government's tendency to rely on fossil fuels and reluctance to support a genuine energy transition.

With an early election potentially looming in Ontario, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pitching commuters on a road spending spree. In late September, he stood before reporters to propose a traffic tunnel under Highway 401, and this week he’s considering buying back Highway 407 to tackle Toronto's chronic congestion.

Smiely Khurana’s online platform, The Sustainable Act, showcases thoughtful storytelling about the climate crisis, and encourages us to appreciate each other and take action to protect what we love.

Ontario has a new incentive encouraging homeowners to install heat pumps to reduce their energy use and lower planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions associated with home heating.

There are some big-ticket items coming soon: an oil and gas emissions cap, new clean electricity regulations, and restrictions on methane.

After last week’s decision by the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) to ban misleading fossil fuel advertisements, the City of Toronto's infrastructure committee approved a similar motion on Friday. This policy, which goes before City Council on October 9, seeks to block fossil fuel advocacy ads on city property unless they align with Toronto’s TransformTO climate plan and adhere to strict standards of accuracy under the Competition Act and the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards.

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) board is banning misleading fossil fuel advertisements on its vehicles and properties, making it the first public transportation entity in Canada to implement such a policy.

Divya Dey is connecting Black, Indigenous, and women of colour to nature.

As Montreal grows and changes, a growing number of its residents are advocating for better urban infrastructure, including expanded quality bike lanes, more green spaces and enhanced public transportation. These cries reflect a broader movement calling for a more accessible city that prioritizes the needs of people over motor vehicles — and in doing so, fights the drivers of climate change while adapting to a warmer world.

Heat pumps are a relatively easy way to shift home heating for single-family homes away from planet-heating fossil fuels. But it's not so straightforward to make the switch for large buildings, particularly residential properties like apartments and condos.

Environmental advocates and cycling groups are slamming the Ford government’s proposal to block new bike lanes if they require removing car lanes. Internal documents obtained by CBC News reveal that the potential legislation is part of the Ontario government’s broader strategy to combat gridlock, particularly in Toronto. However, critics warn that it will not only worsen traffic congestion, but also make streets more dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians.

Canada's pesticide regulator is delaying the release of health and safety data, internal emails, briefing notes and other documents that justify its decision to approve several harmful pesticides, Canada's information commissioner has found.

Over $9 million awarded to Nova Scotia research hub to investigate future power transmission network as developers consider regional offshore wind economics ahead of first auction next year.