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Equity in the energy game
Giving African Nova Scotian, Black and Indigenous peoples a place at the table in the fight against climate change.
Climate action comes to the Junos with Music Declares Emergency
International coalition with Halifax connection works to green up the music industry.
What is community solar?
The NS government has announced a community solar program. But how is it different from the solar panels you already see on homes?
When water comes a-knockin’
Clean Foundation pilots Flood Retrofit Program in two municipalities.
Building for the future
Two non-profits lead the way with a model of affordable, environmentally responsible housing.
The promise of Bras d’Or
Volunteers have protected and promoted the Cape Breton estuary for over a decade – which is good news for the planet.
Treehouse Village: eco-housing and energy savings
A closer look at the technology behind Bridgewater’s energy-efficient co-housing community.
Green hydrogen in Nova Scotia
How “green” can hydrogen be and how can it fit into Nova Scotia’s energy future?
Playing the long game: energy efficient and affordable housing
A Liverpool co-op illustrates how energy-efficient buildings are more affordable in the long-term and a good model for communities looking to address the housing crisis.
Inventive intervention for the climate
Canadian company Planetary Technologies turns to bold new ideas to tackle ocean acidity.
Growing Forests
Investors buy provincial woodlots in a bid to protect forests and counter clearcutting.
A Passive approach to fighting climate change
A historic Halifax house is renovated with climate as the foundation.
Rolling with the tide
Mahone Bay comes up with a creative way to combat climate challenges.
Dalhousie University LEEDS by example
With two LEED Platinum certified buildings, Dalhousie University hopes to teach a new environmental lesson about saving energy.
Building up the green builders
A new Building to Zero Exchange is helping the construction industry in Nova Scotia lower the carbon footprints of our homes – and help achieve our climate targets.
A renovation and a prayer
United churches are on a carbon-cutting mission thanks to Faithful Footprints, a funding stream that helps churches cut their GHG emissions.
Brewing a greener beer could lead to big savings
A beer maker in Dartmouth has found a way to save money and help the environment by reducing their use of CO2 in the brewing process.
Is electric avenue paved with green?
Nova Scotia’s electricity grid is far from 100% renewable. Are EVs still a good environmental choice?
Hope Blooms and the moveable feast
Halifax’s Hope Blooms ushers in a new generation of climate stewards.
A more sustainable farming model
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture’s Living Labs aim to help farmers better tackle climate change.