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Tag: Nova Scotia

Traditional cob ovens catching on in Nova Scotia

| March 31, 2012 | 1 Comment
Traditional cob ovens catching on in Nova Scotia

Traditional cob ovens have been used since prehistoric times the world over to cook everything from bread to whole meals and now are becoming the new “green” trend in Nova Scotia.

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Nature Conservanc​y protects more land in Nova Scotia

| June 20, 2011 | 0 Comments
Nature Conservanc​y protects more land in Nova Scotia

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced the protection of 29 hectares of land near the Village of Pugwash, in Nova Scotia

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Negotiating the Climate Change Web: A Community Vision

| May 22, 2010 | 0 Comments
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.

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Help win a pesticide ban in Nova Scotia!

| March 7, 2010 | 0 Comments
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!

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Conserve Nova Scotia Success Stories

| December 20, 2009 | 0 Comments
Conserve Nova Scotia Success Stories

Check out the latest “Conserve Nova Scotia” Success Stories… (see clip below from http://www.conservens.ca)

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Province Invests $4.25 Million in Green Transportation and Technology Projects

| December 1, 2009 | 0 Comments
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.

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Coastlands: The Maritimes Policy Review

| August 12, 2009 | 0 Comments
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.

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Nova Scotia Protects Bird Habitat

| June 3, 2009 | 0 Comments
Nova Scotia Protects Bird Habitat

Nature Canada reports that Bird Islands have been designated as a provincial wildlife management area.

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Eco-Efficiency Centre launches innovative new carbon footprint calculator

| May 26, 2009 | 0 Comments
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.

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