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News before 1996 is not available online.
Investing in energy efficiency will reduce energy consumption and help manage farm operation costs. Farmers are eligible to receive rebates for upgrading to energy efficient LED lighting and energy efficient equipment like heat pumps. “Farming and agriculture are a large part of...
Nominations are open for the environmental awards recognizing Islanders who make outstanding contributions to protecting and enhancing Prince Edward Island’s environment. “There are many people out there who are creating a better future for our Island, protecting and enhancing...
Every provincial government department now has a designated climate change coordinator to help with the province’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and plan for climate change. “As an Island province, climate change touches every single one of us. Part of government’s...
The province has approved regulations under the Highway Traffic Act so that electric vehicle parking and charging stations can be clearly marked and more visible to Islanders. The new signage regulations are a positive step in providing Islanders with clarity around where...
Twelve organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island will host 15 interns and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program. The program provides funding for recent post-secondary graduates to work with host...
The province is asking Islanders to submit their bold ideas about ways to reach the goal of Net Zero energy consumption by 2030. Net Zero energy consumption means that the total amount of energy used is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created. In order to reach...
A new provincial fund will support creativity and community-led solutions to address climate change. A $3-million commitment being delivered over the next three years, the Climate Challenge Fund will provide up to $100,000 to support projects that either reduce greenhouse gas...
Many Islanders will likely be shocked to know that each person in Canada is responsible for about 85 kilograms of food waste each year, that food waste and loss is responsible for roughly eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, and the amount...
From September 11 to December 6 participating retailers will be giving instant savings rebates at the register for customers buying ENERGY STAR® LED lights, programmable thermostats, low-flow showerheads and other items. How do customers feel about saving money while reducing...
As part of National Forest Week, Islanders are encouraged to take time to recognize the importance of Island forests and trees to their own health and the Island’s future. “National Forest Week is a time for all Islanders to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us –...