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Should a 300MW Natural Gas Power Plant Be Built in Salt Springs, Nova Scotia?

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)

Nova Scotia's energy operator wants to build a natural gas power plant in Salt Springs. It would generate up to 300 megawatts—enough to back up the grid when wind and solar fall short. The facility would run for at least 30 years. Right now, the...

Why This Matters: Live near Salt Springs? This plant could affect local air quality and noise levels for decades. Even if you're elsewhere in Nova Scotia, this decision shapes how the province balances clean energy goals with grid reliability. Natural gas plants emit greenhouse gases—but they also keep the lights on...

Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Natural Resources
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Should a 300MW Natural Gas Power Plant Be Built in Marshdale, Nova Scotia?

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)

Nova Scotia's grid operator wants to build a natural gas power plant in Marshdale. The facility would generate up to 300 megawatts and run for at least 30 years. It would kick in when wind and solar can't meet demand. The federal government is...

Why This Matters: Live near Marshdale? This plant could affect local air quality and noise levels. Nova Scotians concerned about climate change may want to weigh in on whether gas-fired backup power fits the province's clean energy goals. The plant would run for 30+ years, so this decision has long-term consequences.

Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Natural Resources