Let’s be clear, Nova Scotia needs more renewable energy. But wind turbines for hydrogen/ammonia export are NOT the answer. Hydrogen and ammonia production requires vast resources including land, water and energy, and will NOT help reduce Nova Scotia’s greenhouse gas emissions.  

We must Green Nova Scotia First!

Green Nova Scotia First (GNSF) urges Deputy Minister Gatien and the Premier to review our concerns on the risks associated with large wind turbine projects and hydrogen production.

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Green Nova Scotia First supports the development of wind energy projects in Nova Scotia provided the government—Municipal, Provincial, and Federal—fully addresses and completes certain obligations.

Before exporting hydrogen or ammonia, we should eliminate our dependence on coal and fossil fuels for energizing our grid.

Better manage our forests, soils, and water through a provincial Landscape-Level Planning strategy.

Better protect Nova Scotia's rich biodiversity and abundant ecosystems through an improved Environmental Assessment process.

Ensure currently proposed industrial energy projects prioritize ecological and community resilience in the face of climate and biodiversity crises.

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News and Updates

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Community Informati0n Session—Tatamagiuche

We invite you to share your concerns about mega wind projects—Kmtnuk Wind Power Project Windy Ridge—created for hydrogen-ammonia generation and export.

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GNSF Responds to Windy Ridge Wind Power Project EA

Green Nova Scotia First is a collective voice of citizens from six Nova Scotia counties who are concerned about the prioritization of wind energy for hydrogen and ammonia exports. In concert with Protect Wentworth Valley, the groups submitted comments to the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change in response to the Environmental Assessment Registration Document provided for the Windy Ridge Wind Power Project.

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GNSF Open Letter

Green Nova Scotia First (GNSF) urges Deputy Minister Gatien and the Premier to review our concerns on the risks associated with large wind turbine projects and hydrogen production.

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Our goal is to create a hub where you can access information to make informed opinions and decisions regarding mega wind energy projects and hydrogen/ammonia production initiatives in Nova Scotia.

Please check back for recent updates and expanded resources found in the Learn More section above.

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Protect Wentworth Valley and GNSF Respond to Windy Ridge Wind Power Project EA
Protect Wentworth Valley and GNSF Respond to Windy Ridge Wind Power Project EA

Two organizations, Protect Wentworth Valley and Green Nova Scotia First, respond to the Provincial government regarding the Windy Ridge Wind Power Project Environmental Assessment.

In the Media

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Opponents voice concerns as Nova Scotia project bets billions on green hydrogen
Opponents voice concerns as Nova Scotia project bets billions on green hydrogen

Nova Scotia plans to build Canada's largest wind farm to power North America's first green hydrogen facility, not to power the province. Compared to fossil fuels, green hydrogen is seen as an environmentally friendly fuel. Experts, however, say there are cheaper and greener alternatives, as Global's Heidi Petracek reports.

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Good News Green Energy Stories!

Enjoy some good news stories from around the province that help show we're making progress towards a sustainable future.

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New Dawn’s new day for climate-friendly living
New Dawn’s new day for climate-friendly living