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Who is your political, professional, ENGO, clean tech or academic hero? Nominations are open on our website for the next Clean50 cohort! Head to our website to share your nominations!

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Clean50 Honouree, Monika Freyman, authored an article on the dangers of the growing silence on climate and sustainability. She warns its fuelling a dangerous perception that the field is losing relevance just as it begins to deliver real economic change. Read more on Clean50!

Silence is Deadly on Sustainability | Clean50

The retreat from sustainability may look like caution, but Monika Freyman warns it risks undoing decades of hard-won progress. In her article, she argues that growing corporate and investor silence on...

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The zone has been flooded with dumb and regressive climate moves lately, but we've got you covered! Check out our newsletter for the latest climate news and for information on our current Clean50 Awards cycle!

Two truths and a resource grab: Canada’s investment strategy is delaying - and actually harming - the clean economy. | Canada's Clean50

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Carney’s climate retreat is reshaping Canada’s economy, from weakened carbon pricing to companies cutting sustainability jobs and pulling back investments. It is a serious step away from the clean-growth future we need. Read More: clean50.com/the-high-cos...

The High Cost of Backtracking on Carbon – Jobs, Dollars - and a Brain Drain as well | Clean50

Cutting and pausing the target carbon price will sacrifice thousands of clean economy jobs. Falling ROI is already pushing sustainability and carbon-cost-incentivized investments off a cliff.

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We saw ‘em first - and we’re thrilled the Governor General is finally catching up! Six years ago, the Canada’s Clean50 Awards recognized Corey Ellis and Alida Burke as Emerging Leaders! Now look where they are today! www.thegrowcer.ca/news-opinion...

Food Sovereignty Takes Centre Stage in Canada: Growcer Receives 2026 Governor General's Innovation Award — The Growcer

Growcer, an Ottawa-based company, is one of only five organizations across Canada to receive the 2026 Governor General’s Innovation Award. They are acknowledged for their leadership in modular food te...

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Congratulations to our 2022 Emerging Leader, Sumreen Rattan, for raising $40M USD for Moment Energy, a clean tech company repurposing EV batteries. Their team also earned a 2022 Top Project Award for advancing sustainable energy in Canada. Check out their amazing work! surl.li/mrgafo

Moment Energy raises $40 million USD Series B to give used EV batteries new life |

Company plans to use capital to expand manufacturing, hiring

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The search for Canada’s Clean50 2027 is officially underway! Meet this year’s analyst team: Nell Sykes, Gurneet Singh, Carolina Rodriguez, and Rowan Sharp, with support from Megan Aoki. Know someone driving real climate impact? Submit a nomination: clean50.com/nominate/

Electro Carbon turned CO₂ into the world’s cleanest runway de-icer: 64% fewer emissions, 92% lower BOD, 77% lower COD. 🌱 Martin Larocque’s team is proving persistence + innovation can drive real climate impact. #CleanTech #ClimateInnovation #GreenChemistry Read the full article on our website:

Innovation in Turbulence: Electro Carbon’s climate-positive innovation | Clean50

Reinventing essential chemicals for a sustainable future is never simple. From the runways of winter airports to the waterways they affect, the stakes are high. Martin Larocque of Electro Carbon Inc.

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Our final “Where Are They Now” feature is live! This week’s Clean50 Emerging Leaders are pushing impact in ESG, clean finance, wellness, housing decarbonization, policy + climate-positive manufacturing. Read more 👉 clean50.com/where-are-th... #Clean50 #EmergingLeaders #Sustainability

Where are they now? Catching up with our past Clean50 Emerging Leaders (Part Three) | Clean50

Each year, Clean50 recognizes 20 Emerging Leaders across sectors who are pushing Canada’s sustainability transition forward. This week is our final installment of our “Where Are They Now” series…

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💡 Canada has the resources, talent & clean power to lead in the global clean economy—but we’re not investing at the scale needed. 🚀 From electrifying steel to scaling critical minerals & clean tech, bold action can mean jobs, growth & less pollution. Read more: clean50.com/how-closing-...

How Closing Canada’s Clean Investment Gap Will Boost Growth and Reduce Pollution | Clean50

Canada stands at a crossroads. Blessed with world-class low-carbon energy, rich critical mineral deposits and a skilled workforce, the country is positioned to thrive in the global clean economy…

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🥬🌎 From Growcer’s 600+ farms worldwide to breakthroughs in clean energy, climate finance, EV policy & more—our #Clean50 Emerging Leaders are reshaping Canada’s sustainability future. 💡✨ Catch up with part two of our "Where they are now" Emerging Leaders series: clean50.com/where-are-th...

Where are they now? Catching up with our past Clean50 Emerging Leaders (Part Two) | Clean50

Each year, Clean50 recognizes 20 Emerging Leaders across sectors who are moving Canada’s sustainability transition forward. This second installment of our new weekly series catches up with past…

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We've begun our "Where Are They Now" article series, checking in on our past Emerging Leader award winners to see what they've been up to! Check out part one below: clean50.com/where-are-th... #sustainability #cleaneconomy #cleantech #sustainabilityleadership #clean50

Where are they now? Catching up with our past Clean50 Emerging Leaders (Part One) | Clean50

Each year, Clean50 recognizes 20 Emerging Leaders across sectors who are moving Canada’s sustainability transition forward. This first installment of our new weekly series catches up with past…

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Canada is having its second worst wildfire season on record. 7.3 million hectares of forests have burned so far. The effects these fires are having on our climate and our people are devastating. Read more below: clean50.com/canadas-seco... #climatechange #forestfires #climatecrisis #clean50

Canada’s Second Worst Ever Forest Fire Season | Clean50

2025 is the second worst forest fire season in Canada, ever. 7.3 million hectares of forests – an area the size of New Brunswick – have been transformed from cool, shaded habitat…

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Did you know that Burlington is fining residents $400k for planting native gardens? 🌱 This isn’t just about gardens—it’s a fight for our right to protect the environment. Check out the full story here: rabble.ca/environment/...

We often hear about collective action - but rarely see it in practice. The Port of Prince Rupert is a real-world example of what’s possible through collaboration, data sharing, and systems thinking. Jason Scherr shares how they made it work. Read below: #sustainability #collectiveaction #clean50

At the Helm: Leading Sustainability Through Collective Action | Clean50

The Port of Prince Rupert is leading sustainability through collaboration, data sharing, and systems thinking. From renewable diesel initiatives to inclusive stakeholder engagement…

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When Trump slashed U.S. clean tech incentives, many thought Canada would benefit. But Nell Sykes & Gavin Pitchford at Clean50 dug deeper - and found a more complex story. Read their take on what Canada’s clean tech sector really needs: clean50.com/we-need-to-g... #cleantech #climatepolicy

We Need to Get Out of Our Own Way: Seizing the Clean Tech Opportunity Before We Lose It | Clean50

Canada’s clean tech edge is within reach—if we fix permitting, procurement, and execution. It’s time to get out of our own way

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Alberta’s electricity grid needs an upgrade — and now’s the moment. With the province developing its first distribution policy, it’s time to modernize how we deliver power and build an affordable, reliable, low-carbon future. ⚡ 🌐 Read more → clean50.com/modernizing-... #AlbertaEnergy #NetZero

Modernizing Alberta’s Electricity Distribution Policy | Clean50

We rarely consider changes to energy distribution infrastructure when discussing the clean energy transition. But aging infrastructure is causing problems in the energy distribution sector that affect...

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The clean energy transition is incredibly important - but regulations can exclude individuals and communities from participating. In his article, Roby Douglas explains why regulatory changes are necessary to ensure equitable clean energy access. 🌱🔋 Read below: clean50.com/power-for-th...

Power for the People: Unlocking Community Access to Energy Storage | Clean50

As Canada ramps up renewable energy deployment, ensuring a stable grid requires more than just wind and solar, it demands energy storage. Roby Douglas highlights how current regulations exclude…

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After David Suzuki's bombshell interview wherein he stated that it was "too late" for climate action, suggesting that the fight had been lost, it's important that we don't take away the wrong message. This article by Seth Klein lends a hopeful perspective: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/11/o...

Is Suzuki right that it's 'too late'? We are in an era of simultaneous wins and losses

All of us who work on climate have long walked a razor’s edge between hope and despair, and the last few months (or years) have made it near impossible to keep one’s balance. But I would put the curre...

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Struggling to get PFAS out of your products or supply chain? Clean50’s new article unpacks what PFAS-free really means, and what steps you can take to actually get there. Clear, practical, essential. Read below👇 🔗 clean50.com/trying-to-re... #PFAS #Sustainability #Clean50 #CircularEconomy #GreenTech

Trying to reduce your exposure to PFAS or eliminate PFAS from your supply chain? What does PFAS-free really mean and what can you do? | Clean50

Confused about PFAS-free labels? Learn what PFAS really are, why they’re harmful, and what to look for when eliminating them from your products or supply chain. Insights from Emily Hicks of FREDsense ...

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Nature is essential to climate resilience. From urban trees and wetlands to coastlines and green spaces, natural systems help us adapt to climate change. Working with nature is critical—not optional. #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #Resilience #GreenInfrastructure 🌿Read it here:

Climate change and nature – finding the solutions close-by | Clean50

As climate impacts grow more severe, the role of nature in building resilience is gaining long-overdue recognition. Sabine Dietz explores how natural systems—often overlooked in policy and planning…

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Hydrogen is key to net zero—but 70% costs lie in storage & transport. Ayrton Energy’s new tech tackles this bottleneck with safer, scalable, high-efficiency LOHCs. Learn how smart hydrogen logistics can unlock the clean energy future. #Hydrogen #CleanEnergy #NetZero #CleanTech 💧⚡Read more below:

Breaking the Bottleneck: How Smarter Hydrogen Storage and Transport Will Power the Clean Energy Transition | Clean50

Hydrogen is a rising force in the clean energy transition—versatile, emissions-free, and crucial for decarbonizing heavy industry and transport. But as Dr. Brandy Kinkead of Ayrton Energy highlights…

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Last year a wildfire came within 1 km of our Clean50 Director's home in Alberta. Her firsthand account reveals how real climate change has become—worsening, longer fire seasons. This isn’t a one-off, it's warning. 🧯🌍 Read: clean50.com/not-just-a-b... #ClimateCrisis #Wildfires #AlbertaFires #Clean50

Not Just a Bad Fire Season: A Personal Wake-Up Call for a Warming World | Clean50

When a wildfire came within a kilometer of the home of our Clean50 Director, Megan Aoki, in Shiningbank, Alberta, it reshaped her understanding of safety, resilience, and the realities of a changing…

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15 years ago, Clean50 almost ended in week 4. Part II of our origin story dives into: interns, chaos, near corporate takeovers & a lesson in not fighting human nature. 📘 Read how #Clean50, Canada’s top sustainability award, (barely) made it: clean50.com/reflections-... #ClimateAction #OriginStory

Change sticks when it’s a no-brainer—like EVs or streaming. Sustainability is no different. Rachel Guthrie of Export Development Canada shares lessons on making ESG meaningful, practical, and lasting. Read it here: 👉 clean50.com/stories/maki... #ESG #Sustainability #Clean50 #Clean50 #NetZero

Summerside, PEI didn’t wait for change — it built a clean energy future. From solar + storage to exploring green hydrogen, this small city is leading big on climate. Mayor Dan Kutcher shares how. Read it here: 👉 clean50.com/from-net-zer... #Clean50 #ClimateLeadership #NetZero #LowCarbonEconomy

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