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Concrete reasons to support building repurposing
Repurposing a late 60s concrete hotel provides climate-friendly housing in downtown Dartmouth.
Big data retrofits
A New Brunswick-based company looks to streamline building retrofits in Nova Scotia with the help of AI.
Restoring an unsung hero
Researchers, biologists, and Indigenous communities work together to bring eelgrass — with its role in creating healthy shorelines and its capacity for carbon storage — back to Nova Scotia coastlines.
Small but mighty…efficient
Sprouts Dwellings tackles housing and climate issues with their particular brand of small, beautiful housing options.
Municipal Electrification
The Province’s municipalities are transitioning to EVs as quickly and smoothly as a challenging market will allow.
Charging ahead
Nova Scotia municipalities make the move to provide more EV charging stations.
The power of positive feedback
Glooscap First Nation has let its community members guide their move toward a net zero future.
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.
New Dawn’s new day for climate-friendly living
The Cape Breton social enterprise and leader in community self-reliance is on the path to a cleaner, more affordable energy future.
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.