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CNO lands major climate solutions reporting award

Canada's National Observer is proud to announce business correspondent Darius Snieckus has won Canadian Journalism Foundation's annual Award for Climate Solutions Reporting. The award-winning series, Big Green Build, told deeply reported stories on Canada's housing construction crisis and the generational opportunity to build greener and better to meet the country's climate targets. "It's an extraordinary privilege to have received this award," Snieckus said from the Toronto stage as he received the national honour. "The word 'climate' has been conspicuous in its absence of late in global geopolitical discourse and much mainstream media. ... And yet it is the most important story of our time. This recognition by the Canadian Journalism Foundation of my series on the sustainable construction sector, Big Green Build, is a recognition of Canada's National Observer 's mission to cover and uncover the many transformative narratives emerging in Canada's shift to a clean economy." One juror wrote that the series draws attention to 'green innovations that could be used not just in Canada but across the world. 'This series does an excellent job reminding us of the challenges new buildings pose to planet — but also the opportunities new technologies and design offer for mitigating the problem,' the juror continued. The series explored deep retrofits for high-rise buildings in Toronto, affordable upgrades to century-old residential and office spaces in Montreal, and a state-of-the-art EV residential project in London, Ont. It also analyzed innovations in materials, from low-carbon cement and concrete to engineered wood, which offers net-zero benefits but faces questions over the sustainability of mass timber. "Climate journalism can get stuck in a few modes, like wonkish big-picture policy stories or recounting environmental collapse," said Jimmy Thomson, editor-in-chief of Canada's National Observer."This series breaks that mold. It examines smart solutions and exciting developments that can improve our quality of life while delivering better climate outcomes." Linda Solomon, publisher of CNO, added, 'I'm incredibly proud of this recognition for Big Green Build. It reflects the kind of journalism we believe in at Canada's National Observer — deeply reported, solution-focused, and committed to tackling the most urgent issue of our time. This award is a testament to the power of public-interest reporting to inform, inspire, and drive change.'