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low-energy extraction wells for removing contaminant plumes originating from lined landfills
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Careful planning required to deal with asbestos during facade renovations
By Hassan Ktaech
While even the most experienced commercial construction and renovation companies may be well versed in how to remove asbestos safely from walls,...
Ontario’s new regulation on excess soil highlights new in-demand skills
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Two Quebec companies fined for environmental violations
Following guilty pleas, two Quebec companies are facing fines for violations of federal environmental rules.
Seleine Mines, a division of K+S Windsor Salt Ltd., is...
Environmental forensic tools help answer legal, groundwater contamination problems
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Creating a closed-loop process to recycle 99% of lead batteries
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B.C. town begins phase two of metal remediation for pond by former airport
The federal government has awarded phase two of British Columbia’s Reay Creek sediment remediation project to QM Environmental for $1.14 million, as officials work...
East Penn Canada and Terrapure win environmental award for innovative lead battery recycling
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IBI acquires Cole Engineering to form ‘significant’ infrastructure engineering team
Toronto-based IBI Group Inc. has acquired the assets of Cole Engineering Group Ltd., one of the largest independent civil engineering firms in Ontario with...
