NS Environment and Climate Change

This account highlights the activities of Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change. For environmental emergencies call 1-800-565-1633.

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

...holding large emitters accountable for reducing their emissions & robust laws to keep our air clean -- NS Environment and Climate Change is working every day to protect the air we all share.  
💙 Together, we can keep NS' air clear, safe & sustainable.

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

...with an entire team at ECC dedicated to keeping it that way. From new Air Quality Regulations that took effect on June 1, to transitioning to clean energy, to holding large emitters accountable for reducing their emissions & the requirement for industries & companies../2

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

On #CleanAirDay we’re reminded that clean air is vital to our health, environment & something we must pass onto future generations. Every action—big or small—helps keep our air clean, healthy & breathable. NS is fortunate to have excellent air quality.../2

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

Nova Scotia's updated & stronger Air Quality Regulations came into effect June 1. Thanks to the hard-working & committed team at ECC whose work every day helps ensure Nova Scotians continue to have clean, healthy air to breathe. Learn more at: https://t.co/8p5mqSRl2c

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

Thank you for welcoming the ECC team today Memory Lane!

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

Learn more about the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund here & how it may be able to help your community respond to climate change impacts:  https://t.co/e0Ciw5BwVq ...4

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

Memory Lane Heritage Village is a living history museum depicting 1940s life in rural NS. The Society & its museum are outstanding examples of best practices in responding to climate change & conservation work that will make NS province greener & more sustainable../3

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

The Province announced @NSChallengeFund funding today to help create an arboretum at @MemoryLane_News. Thea Wilson-Hammond, Executive Director, Lake Charlotte Area Heritage Society shared details about the proposed project with Ministers Halman & Smith during a tour today.../2

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

For example, @COVE_Ocean work to explore how eelgrass can advance understanding of how it can store carbon & move us closer to our net-zero 2050 target.

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

— being developed here in NS by Nova Scotians — to tackle greenhouse gas emissions, help NS achieve net zero emissions by 2050, while also creating jobs, strengthening our economy & export opportunities, & building capacity to fight climate change here in Nova Scotia..../3

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

As we start a new week at ECC, here's a look back at a highlight from last week. The Minister & our Climate Change team attended the @NetZeroAtlantic Emerging Concepts & Technologies showcase on May 7 to see some of the latest innovation, emerging technologies & projects../2

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

This past week ECC announced that the # of regulated industrial air pollutants has gone from 6 to 26. This means more limits on what industry can emit in NS and cleaner, safer, healthier air for all (note: federal govt regulates pollution from cars & other vehicles).

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

We have monitoring stations throughout Nova Scotia which our Air Quality team uses to monitor air quality & air pollution in the province. This one is located in downtown Halifax. #airquality .../3

[NS Environment and Climate Change @ns_environment]

Did you know that NS-ECC has a dedicated Air Quality team? They are scientists, subject matter experts in their field & committed, caring public servants whose job it is to ensure Nova Scotians & our environment are safeguarded from industrial air pollution. #airquality .../2

[Nova Scotia Gov. @nsgov]

Stronger Air Quality Regulations Effective June 1 https://t.co/eDGpHAGge1

[Nova Scotia Gov. @nsgov]

Statement From Minister on Industrial Approval of Touquoy Mine https://t.co/GwUGCCuxTN

[Nova Scotia Gov. @nsgov]

Approval Issued for New Work at Touquoy Mine Site https://t.co/bxrXJ72j4G

[Natural Resources @NS_DNR]

Tonight, DNR’s wildlife staff will help Limpy the Bear make his move to Shubenacadie. 🐻

He will be humanely trapped and transported to Shubenacadie for a medical assessment and, if all is well, will live out his days there in comfort and care.

[Impact Assessment Agency of Canada @iaac_aeic]

Canada and #NovaScotia announced their co-operation agreement on environmental and #ImpactAssessments, reducing duplication and strengthening coordination while upholding strong environmental protections.

News release: https://t.co/kV3T7uJq4s

#OneCanadianEconomy

[Tim Houston @TimHoustonNS]

Great to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney to sign an agreement to speed up approvals for major projects in Nova Scotia.

Our one project, one review model will cut duplication, shorten timelines, and give more certainty to builders and investors.

This will help get Nova Scotia's Wind West project moving, faster. With some of the strongest and most consistent offshore winds in the world, Wind West has the potential to power about a quarter of Canada's electricity needs.

All this means we can move faster on key infrastructure and energy projects, grow our economy, and position Nova Scotia as an energy leader.

Learn more: https://t.co/oJ3TbrRLGQ