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Zack Metcalfe Zack Metcalfe

Small but mighty…efficient

Sprouts Dwellings tackles housing and climate issues with their particular brand of small, beautiful housing options.

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Zack Metcalfe Zack Metcalfe

Municipal Electrification

The Province’s municipalities are transitioning to EVs as quickly and smoothly as a challenging market will allow.

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Zack Metcalfe Zack Metcalfe

Charging ahead

Nova Scotia municipalities make the move to provide more EV charging stations.

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Joy Samuel Joy Samuel

Human books talk climate

A series of unique HalifACT events provide an opportunity to chat about climate-related topics with the walking, talking “book” of your choice.

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Jon Tattrie Jon Tattrie

Equity in the energy game

Giving African Nova Scotian, Black and Indigenous peoples a place at the table in the fight against climate change.

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Sean Kelly Sean Kelly

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?

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Moira Donovan Moira Donovan

Building for the future

Two non-profits lead the way with a model of affordable, environmentally responsible housing.

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Zack Metcalfe Zack Metcalfe

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.

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Moira Donovan Moira Donovan

Growing Forests

Investors buy provincial woodlots in a bid to protect forests and counter clearcutting. 

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