Nova Scotia Environment

• Nova Scotia releases sweeping plan aimed at cutting emissions, reaching climate goals

  Nova Scotia has released a sweeping climate action plan aimed at helping it meet legislated goals, including a 53 per cent reduction of greenhouse gases below 2005 levels by 2030.

  Environment

  Dec 7, 2022
  
• Giant right whale sculpture on the move for shoreline cleanups

  Project SculptShore is a fillable piece of art that will visit shoreline cleanups across the east coast to be filled with garbage and ocean debris. 

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
  
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• Alton Gas cavern project in Nova Scotia scrapped by Calgary based AltaGas

  AltaGas said the project had experienced challenges and delays, referring to the opposition the project faced from Indigenous protesters and their allies.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2021
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• Blue-green algae likely culprit for Grand Lake water contamination

  The contaminated lakewater sent a woman to hospital and caused the death of two dogs.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2021
• With much at stake, environmental groups urge public to weigh in on new climate consultation

  The province is embarking on a 60-day consultation process to help create new sustainable development regulations and a clean growth plan.

  Environment

  May 28, 2021
• After biodiversity bill controversy, environmental advocates give mixed review to new budget

  In his race for the Liberal leadership, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin made strong commitments to protect the environment. Does his newly tabled budget reflect them?

  Environment

  Mar 26, 2021
• Nova Scotia premier’s sudden changes to biodiversity bill invoking many strong feelings

  Environmental organizations in Nova Scotia are lamenting proposed changes to the new Biodiversity Act, which remove the province's enforcement powers on private land.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2021
• Nova Scotia government to spend $19 million to dredge lagoon near First Nation

  The province said in a news release Monday the cleanup of the lagoon near a Mi'kmaq community is expected to start in 2022.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2021
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• New premier promises ‘bold action’ as N.S. announces $19 million in green technology rebates

  Rebates will be $3,000 per new vehicle and $2,000 for used vehicles, with $500 for e-bikes. 

  Environment

  Feb 24, 2021
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• Nova Scotia government poised to add 20 sites to its list of parks and protected area

  Environment Minister Gordon Wilson said on Tuesday that Canada's second-smallest province has become a leader in conserving unique habitats, coastline and biodiversity.

  Environment

  Feb 2, 2021