Tackling the climate emergency necessitates taking immediate action to phase out the use of fossil fuels and reduce emissions from the energy sector. Together with improving energy efficiency, increasing our generation of wind power is a critical component of reducing Nova Scotia’s emissions from electricity.

Improving the housing crises will take creative solutions and collaboration between all levels of government. The Ecology Action Centre acknowledges there is a legitimate need for new and more affordable housing in Halifax Regional Municipality and we do not oppose well planned and sustainable development projects. However, we’re consistently frustrated and alarmed by the Province of Nova Scotia’s announcements to change established and democratic planning processes.