By Heather Douglas “Impairment in the workplace can have severe consequences. There are many sources of impairment such as fatigue, use of drugs (over-the-counter, prescription, illicit), consumption of alcohol, etc. We are discussing the implications associated with the use of cannabis for both therapeutic and recreational purposes. The key steps to reducing the impact of…
“In a world where vows are worthless, where making a pledge means nothing, where promises are made to be broken, it would be nice to see words come back into power.” Chuck Palahnikuk (1962 –), Lullaby, American novelist and journalist. AltaGas takes its vows and pledges seriously. And that’s refreshing. The company offers shareholders a…
Canada’s transportation sector offers some great opportunities to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as it strives to live up to its commitment, under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources said in a report released late June, 2017. Greenhouse gases that are emitted…
Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLDP) announced its subsidiary, Protonex, has received an initial order for its fuel cell propulsion system, together with design services, from FlyH2 Aerospace, a South African-based developer of hydrogen fuel cell powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial applications. FlyH2 plans to integrate the Protonex fuel cell system into all three…
DuPont Clean Technologies announced that Dangote Oil Refinery has commissioned a range of advanced proprietary equipment from DuPont for the construction of a new refinery in Lekki, near Nigeria’s capital, Lagos. Construction of the new refinery is part of a strategy to boost national Nigerian refinery production and the innovative DuPont technology will allow Dangote to…
The global energy system is changing. More people are connecting to the grid as living standards improve around the world. Demand for consumer appliances and electronic devices is rising. New and innovative transportation technologies, such as electric vehicles and autonomous cars are also boosting power demand. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest report on energy…
