Researchers say N.S. relying too heavily on technological rather than cultural changes Image | Halls Harbour drone Evening Caption: One of the latest consequences of climate change in Nova Scotia was the washout of an integral bridge in the community of Halls Harbour during a flash flood in July. (Patrick Morrell/CBC) A new report published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Nova Scotia’s plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change is falling short. The report, released Monday, considers a 2022 plan from the PC government that details how it intends to reach its legislated climate goals. It says the government’s goals are ambitious and “paint a rosy picture of Nova Scotia’s future,” but cannot realistically be met if the province stays on its current path. “Our analysis shows that the changes envisioned by the plan are too shallow to achieve these goals and are at odds with the principles that are claimed to be its foundation,” the authors wrote. Read the full report The Department of Environment declined an interview request with Environment Minister Tim Halman. A spokesperson instead sent a statement via email, rejecting the report entirely. It said, in part, that the report “presents an unrealistic view of climate policy that we do not believe would benefit the people of Nova Scotia or be effective in responding to climate change.” Image | Jara de Hoog Caption: Jara de Hoog is the lead author of a report published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives that sharply criticizes Nova Scotia’s climate action plan. (CBC) Jara de Hoog, the lead author, said the report started as her undergraduate thesis. She began studying the climate action plan shortly after it was introduced two years ago. De Hoog said she chose to study the topic because […]