Do you think Canada will meet it’s climate change goals this way?
Despite repeated promises to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, Canada’s federal government dedicated $18 billion in 2020 to assist the country’s oil and gas sector, according to a new [report that outlines additional support](https://thenarwhal.ca/canada-oil-gas-pandemic-subsidies-report/) for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared last March.
Standing in a farmer’s field north of Halifax, with several wind turbines dormant in the background on a still and scorching morning, Trudeau announced C$255 million for clean energy projects, The Canadian Press reports.
Up to $125 million will go to wind projects to provide clean power to around 350,000 homes in Nova Scotia, he said. The federal government says the money will create about 500 jobs and deliver benefits to local Indigenous communities.
As well, up to $130 million will help Nova Scotia Power install batteries to store clean energy at four sites across the province. The government says the batteries will help provide reliable electricity to homes and businesses and support the shift off coal.
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Trudeau Announces $255M for Nova Scotia Wind, Battery Projects, Keeps LNG Option Open | The Energy Mix: Do you think Canada will meet it’s climate change goals this way?Despite repeated promises to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, Canada’s federal government dedicated $18 billion in 2020 to assist the country’s oil and gas sector, according to a new [report that outlines additional support](https://thenarwhal.ca/canada-oil-gas-pandemic-subsidies-report/) for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared last March.Standing in a farmer’s field north of Halifax, with several wind turbines dormant in the background on a still and scorching morning, Trudeau announced C$255 million for clean energy projects, The Canadian Press reports.Up to $125 million will go to wind projects to provide clean power to around 350,000 homes in Nova Scotia, he said. The federal government says the money will create about 500 jobs and deliver benefits to local Indigenous communities.As well, up to $130 million will help Nova Scotia Power install batteries to store clean energy at four sites across the province. The government says the batteries will help provide reliable electricity to homes and businesses and support the shift off coal.#hfx #environment #climate changeRead More