Environment Minister Randy Delorey is applauding a decision by his colleagues to keep climate change at the forefront of the national agenda.

“Nova Scotians know very well the damaging effects climate change can have on our province, and that’s why we recently provided funding to communities to investigate the causes of flooding and explore solutions,” said Mr.

Delorey, following meetings with his counterparts from across the country in Prince Edward Island.

“We are not alone as a province in having to face these issues, but by giving climate change national attention, we can work towards addressing this important challenge together.”

As part of the discussion on climate change, the ministers also agreed to work together to achieve real reductions in greenhouse gases. Recently, Nova Scotia signed an equivalency agreement with the federal government that would reduce greenhouse gases from the electricity sector at a cost that is affordable to ratepayers.

Ministers also adopted a vision for waste management and committed to continue the implementation of a Canada-wide Extended Producer Responsibility Action Plan. Regarded nationally as a leader in solid waste management, Nova Scotia is now revising its Solid Waste Resource Management Regulations. A report on the proposed changes will be developed and released when consultations with the municipalities conclude.

Source: Release