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New Forest Research Program in Nova Scotia
Halifax – Northern Pulp Nova Scotia is creating a new Forest Research Program in the province. Northern Pulp’s initiative and $1 million investment over five years will drive research to study the impacts of current forest management practices and help shape and improve forest management strategies in the future.
Negotiating the Climate Change Web: A Community Vision
Negotiating the Climate Change Web: A Community Vision is an innovative gathering, bringing together Nova Scotian stakeholders – including government, NGOs and the public – to discuss the interrelationships between trade, environment, society and climate change.
SeaChoice launches seafood guide app
Halifax – SeaChoice is bringing sustainable seafood advice to several new mobile platforms with the launch of its latest application for the i-family of devices.
Help win a pesticide ban in Nova Scotia!
Sierra Club Canada wants to help Physicians for the Environment win a pesticide ban in Nova Scotia. They have a chance to win good legislation but need your help!
Conserve Nova Scotia Success Stories
Check out the latest “Conserve Nova Scotia” Success Stories… (see clip below from http://www.conservens.ca)
Province Invests $4.25 Million in Green Transportation and Technology Projects
Nova Scotia will soon become greener with a $4.25-million investment from the province to support fuel-efficient transportation and technology programs.
Atlantic Eco-Expo
“Atlantic Eco-Expo offers premium opportunity for exhibitors and regional economic development” Halifax, NS – November 21 and 22, 2009. Green business is becoming an increasingly profitable enterprise for many Canadian firms, as the carbon footprint of a firm is an important factor in consumer choice of products and services. Given that resources are finite, consumers [...]
Coastlands: The Maritimes Policy Review
September will see the launch of the Maritimes’ only regional magazine devoted to sustainable development, independent journalism and critical reflection on social, cultural and environmental issues.
Nova Scotia Protects Bird Habitat
Nature Canada reports that Bird Islands have been designated as a provincial wildlife management area.
Eco-Efficiency Centre launches innovative new carbon footprint calculator
Halifax – Dalhousie University’s Eco-Efficiency Centre now offers a cost-free carbon footprint calculator for small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada.
