Edmonton Environment

• Greener As We Grow project: 1.5M trees to be planted in Edmonton

  In a fund-matching program, the federal and municipal governments are pledging to plant 1.5 million trees in Edmonton.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2023
  
• Edmonton report does not recommend fee for disposable cups in waste-reduction plan

  The city is no longer recommending fees for disposable cups in a report on single-use items as part of Edmonton's proposed waste-reduction plan.

  Consumer

  Mar 10, 2022
  
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• Edmonton to let more green space revert to its natural state

  This year Edmonton plans to naturalize 150 hectares of green space around 148 stormwater ponds.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2021
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• City of Edmonton looks to add carbon accounting to budget decisions

  The executive committee heard Monday from 20 speakers who were all overwhelmingly in support of the proposed community energy transition strategy.

  Consumer

  Apr 12, 2021
• Let it grow: City encouraging naturalization in some of Edmonton’s green spaces

  The City of Edmonton is encouraging naturalization in some parts of the city to increase biodiversity and add to urban forests.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2020
• Edmonton’s Highlevel Diner launches new menu with carbon footprint info

  A local non-profit that focuses on the environment has teamed up with Highlevel Diner to help the restaurant launch a new menu that includes carbon footprint levels.

  Consumer

  Feb 11, 2020
• City of Edmonton declares climate emergency

  Edmonton city council officially declared a climate emergency on Tuesday, paving the way for a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

  Environment

  Aug 27, 2019
• City of Edmonton adds weed-identification feature to 311 app

  The new feature will also flag if plants or weeds are noxious or invasive and what action should be taken.

  Environment

  Jun 12, 2019
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• Citizens asked to weigh in on proposed solar farm in Edmonton river valley

  The city is considering rezoning a water treatment plant in Edmonton's river valley for a solar farm and it wants to hear what residents think.

  Environment

  Feb 7, 2018
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• ‘It’ll become a no-brainer’: Edmonton’s solar pioneer predicts exponential growth

  Gordon Howell was the first person in Edmonton to put solar panels on his roof, at a time when the payback would take 210 years, but the technology has come a long way since.

  Environment

  Jul 8, 2017