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Futureproofing our Infrastructure

Two primary issues are related to natural hazard events such as earthquakes or floods.  They don't occur that often, but when they occur, they can be devastating, causing billions of dollars in damages and threatening the loss of life.
Posted On 16 Aug 2022

Canadian green bond market could top $50B annually

Potential for financing critically needed 'green' infrastructure includes both private and public sector projects.
Posted On 10 Apr 2017
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Urban Infrastructure: a $3.7 Trillion Annual Business Opportunity

Sustainable business models could generate 170 million jobs by unlocking opportunities in affordable housing, energy efficiency in buildings, and public transport.
Posted On 06 Dec 2016
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Vancouver is ground zero for low-carbon buildings boom in North America

Pembina Institute launches Passive House report at green apartment project
Posted On 08 Nov 2016
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Reducing Energy Consumption of the Built Environment

Environmental groups call for national plan to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions of buildings
Posted On 08 Aug 2016
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Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Training BC’s Future Shipbuilders

Seaspan’s investment supports our leadership in graduate education and research that will advance B.C.’s shipbuilding and marine industries into the future
Posted On 25 Jun 2016

US insurance aid props up climate-risk homes

Major insurer calls for an end to government subsidies that encourage expensive house-building schemes in areas of the US at high risk of floods and storms.
Posted On 25 May 2016

How can we reduce concrete’s hefty carbon footprint?

Bit by bit, innovators are chipping away at this ubiquitous material’s environmental downsides
Posted On 24 Apr 2016
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