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Clean Leadership Professional Internship – Intern Spotlight

By: Jessica Jones, Horticulturist - AVA Technologies Inc. Can you tell us a little bit about AVA and the project you are working on?  AVA’s mission is to help anyone, grow anything, anywhere. By putting the “Byte”, our smart hydroponic garden, in every home we aim to...

Clean Leadership Professional Internship – Intern Spotlight

By: Nicole Latimer, Solid Waste Program Coordinator - Town of Port Hawkesbury Can you tell us a little bit about the Town of Port Hawkesbury and the project you are working on?  The Town of Port Hawkesbury is located on the southwestern end of Cape Breton Island, Nova...

In-home energy assessment team pivots to provide social support to vulnerable communities

Authors: Devon Morrison, Clean Foundation, ENS and Kate Powe, United Way In early March, the global COVID-19 pandemic led the Nova Scotia government to issue a State of Emergency. Schools were closed, borders tightened, schools moved to...
Energy Advisor Trainee Spotlight: Graham Cromwell

Energy Advisor Trainee Spotlight: Graham Cromwell

Energy
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Energy Advisor Trainee Spotlight: Salani Khutjwe

Energy Advisor Trainee Spotlight: Salani Khutjwe

Energy
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Custom Employment Support Training Bursary – Beneficiary Spotlight: Anne Gilbert

Custom Employment Support Training Bursary – Beneficiary Spotlight: Anne Gilbert

Energy
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Energy Advisor Trainee Spotlight: Trinity Lafford-Desmond

Energy Advisor Trainee Spotlight: Trinity Lafford-Desmond

Energy
Empower youth to navigate climate change through our free education programs and support available for youth and educators.
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Spotlight on red spruce

Spotlight on red spruce

Climate Action Thriving Forests
Learn how to identify red spruce in the Wabanki-Acadian Forest of Nova Scotia.
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The Importance of Climate Change Education

The Importance of Climate Change Education

Education & Engagement
Empower youth to navigate climate change through our free education programs and support available for youth and educators.
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Spotlight on Eastern White Pine 

Spotlight on Eastern White Pine 

Climate Action Thriving Forests
Learn how to identify and collect seeds from Eastern white pine in the Wabanki-Acadian Forest of Nova Scotia.
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Spotlight on Sugar Maple

Spotlight on Sugar Maple

Climate Action Thriving Forests
Learn how to identify and collect seeds from sugar maple trees in the Wabanki-Acadian Forest of Nova Scotia.
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How to Prepare for an Electric Vehicle Road Trip

How to Prepare for an Electric Vehicle Road Trip

Transportation
Planning a road trip in your new electric vehicle? Get ready with this helpful guide and learn about essential apps...
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Energy efficiency misconceptions and solutions in Nova Scotia and PEI

Energy efficiency misconceptions and solutions in Nova Scotia and PEI

Energy
We have unique homes and climates in Nova Scotia and PEI. What do homeowners need to know about energy efficiency...
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What a Summer for Clean Leaders!

What a Summer for Clean Leaders!

Workforce Development
Clean Leaders work on projects, both rural and urban, growing the clean economy in communities during their summer.
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Spotlight on Yellow Birch

Spotlight on Yellow Birch

Climate Action Thriving Forests
Explore the Wabanaki-Acadian Forest with Thriving Forests program as we spotlight various tree species native to Nova Scotia.
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How to keep your home cool in the summer heat

How to keep your home cool in the summer heat

Energy
Are you struggling to keep your home cool this summer? See what our experts have to say about energy efficient...
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Electrify Nova Scotia Rebate Program hits one year milestone

Electrify Nova Scotia Rebate Program hits one year milestone

Transportation
Since 2021 Nova Scotians have saved more than $2 million on electric cars and e-bikes thanks to the Electrify rebate...
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Investing in warm homes, and a healthy environment

Investing in warm homes, and a healthy environment

Energy
One in five Canadian households are affected by energy poverty. We're calling for efficiency for all in the 2022 Budget.
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Electric vehicles make big impact on small business

Electric vehicles make big impact on small business

Transportation
Big Spruce Brewing founder Jeremy White says EVs are a "no-brainer" for small businesses. Find out how they integrated one...
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Growing the Natural Resources sector with intern funding / Développement du secteur des ressources naturelles grâce au financement des stagiaires

Growing the Natural Resources sector with intern funding / Développement du secteur des ressources naturelles grâce au financement des stagiaires

Workforce Development
Canada’s abundant natural resources sector is set to provide endless opportunities to move towards a more sustainable economy. Learn about...
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Growing Canada’s clean economy talent pool / Accroître le bassin de talents de l’économie propre au Canada

Growing Canada’s clean economy talent pool / Accroître le bassin de talents de l’économie propre au Canada

Workforce Development
There are a number of factors that influence electric vehicle adoption in Nova Scotia. Lean more about the policies that...
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How government policies accelerate EV access

How government policies accelerate EV access

Education & Engagement
There are a number of factors that influence electric vehicle adoption in Nova Scotia. Lean more about the policies that...
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Next Ride and CAA Atlantic bring Tesla test drives to Nova Scotia

Next Ride and CAA Atlantic bring Tesla test drives to Nova Scotia

Education & Engagement
Next Ride's partnership with CAA Atlantic means people across Nova Scotia can test drive a Tesla for free.
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Building coastal resilience through restoring salt marshes

Building coastal resilience through restoring salt marshes

Education & Engagement
Clean Coasts works to improve coastal habitats through natural approaches, restoration, and adaptation methods with the help of Nova Scotian...
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Record-high internship placements

Record-high internship placements

Education & Engagement
This year Clean placed its highest number of interns to date in positions of employment across Nova Scotia.
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Addressing climate action and social equity in Nova Scotia’s urban areas

Addressing climate action and social equity in Nova Scotia’s urban areas

Education & Engagement
Clean Energy works at the intersection of climate action and social equity in communities across Nova Scotia.
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From student to co-op – our past research assistant shares her experience

From student to co-op – our past research assistant shares her experience

Education & Engagement
Find out what our former co-op student Emily learned during her experience as a research assistant at Clean Foundation.
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6 reasons why e-bikes are awesome

6 reasons why e-bikes are awesome

Education & Engagement
New rebates in Nova Scotia have made it even more affordable to own an e-bike. Here's why we love them!
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Apartment living with an electric vehicle

Apartment living with an electric vehicle

Education & Engagement
If you live in an apartment or condo there are still ways to make an electric vehicle work with your...
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Clean Leadership Professional Internship – Intern Spotlight

Clean Leadership Professional Internship – Intern Spotlight

Education & Engagement Featured Grow
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Clean Leadership Professional Internship – Intern Spotlight

Clean Leadership Professional Internship – Intern Spotlight

Education & Engagement Featured Grow
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Clean Foundation to administer EV charging funds in Nova Scotia

Clean Foundation to administer EV charging funds in Nova Scotia

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Clean Economic Recovery in Nova Scotia

Clean Economic Recovery in Nova Scotia

Clean Recovery
For people living with the COVID-19 virus, this is a personal health crisis. Sadly, for some families it has been...
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Clean energy in the First Nations of Mi’kma’ki

Clean energy in the First Nations of Mi’kma’ki

Clean Recovery Energy
As we look to jump-start an economic recovery in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, we have an opportunity to...
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In-home energy assessment team pivots to provide social support to vulnerable communities

In-home energy assessment team pivots to provide social support to vulnerable communities

Clean Recovery Education & Engagement Featured Grow
Since 2015, the HomeWarming Program has been helping income-qualified Nova Scotians through energy efficiency and comfort upgrades. Devon Morrison, Customer...
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Cod and COVID: a discussion on workforce transitions in a time of crisis

Cod and COVID: a discussion on workforce transitions in a time of crisis

Clean Recovery
They both have deep family ties to Newfoundland. They both experienced the cod fishery collapse of 1992, one barely a...
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Nova Scotia is a leader in financing for home clean energy

Nova Scotia is a leader in financing for home clean energy

Clean Recovery Energy
Financing home energy projects can be very expensive and presents a barrier to green solutions. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)...
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More than scenic, Nova Scotia’s coasts are an economic driver. 

More than scenic, Nova Scotia’s coasts are an economic driver. 

Clean Recovery
Nova Scotia is defined by the ocean, we embrace the blue economy. How can the restoration of our coasts drive...
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Clean Leadership Professional Internship – Intern Spotlight

Clean Leadership Professional Internship – Intern Spotlight

Education & Engagement Featured Grow
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Clean Leadership Professional Internship- Intern Spotlight

Clean Leadership Professional Internship- Intern Spotlight

Education & Engagement Featured Grow
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Electric vehicle charging speeds towards the future

Electric vehicle charging speeds towards the future

Education & Engagement Grow
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Clean Leadership Professional Internship- Intern Spotlight

Clean Leadership Professional Internship- Intern Spotlight

Education & Engagement Featured Grow
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Climate Change Background Info

Climate Change Background Info

Education & Engagement
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Talking Climate Change with Kids

Talking Climate Change with Kids

Education & Engagement
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Clean Leadership Conference 2019

Clean Leadership Conference 2019

Grow
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An Experience is Worth 1,000 Words

An Experience is Worth 1,000 Words

Education & Engagement
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#meetZevvy

#meetZevvy

Education & Engagement
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Warmth and energy efficiency on the edge of the sea

Warmth and energy efficiency on the edge of the sea

Energy
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Meet the Tanner Family

Meet the Tanner Family

Energy
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Work-Integrated Learning: A Key Piece to Growing Canada’s Green Economy

Work-Integrated Learning: A Key Piece to Growing Canada’s Green Economy

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