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Energy Advisor Trainee Spotlight: Trinity Lafford-Desmond
Trinity Desmond was working as a marine engineer when she was drawn to Clean Foundation’s Energy Advisor Training Program. "I actually did some research about STEM opportunities," she explains. "I've always enjoyed math and science, but I found that working on a boat...
Spotlight on red spruce
Discover the Wabanaki-Acadian Forest with Thriving Forests Spotlight on the red spruce – Picea rubens - gawatgw Through Thriving Forests, a program dedicated to understanding the ecological importance of Wabanaki-Acadian Forest in Nova Scotia, we’re shining a...
The Importance of Climate Change Education
Climate change education is crucial, especially for youth facing the accelerating realities of climate change impacts. According to a recent Lancet study, young people are experiencing emotions such as sadness, anxiety and anger in response to climate change. The...
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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...
Cod and COVID: a discussion on workforce transitions in a time of crisis
Photo credits: Lauren Murphy – Clean Foundation 2020 / Sandra McKenzie – contributed Sandra McKenzie spent more than 30 years working for the province of Nova Scotia, culminating as deputy minister of Education and Early Childhood Development until her...
Nova Scotia is a leader in financing for home clean energy
Financing home energy projects can be very expensive and presents a barrier to green solutions. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs help homeowners make good environmental choices that actually saves them money. Sean Kelly, Director at Clean, writes about...
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