Local experts have begun their work on advising government on matters about climate change. The ten members of the Net Zero Advisory Committee had their first meeting recently and spoke about how the local impacts of climate change are an increasingly prominent feature in each of...
Sixteen groups will receive over a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways. The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to...
The provincial government has added 21 new designated services under the French Language Services Act to give French-speaking Islanders better access to services in their language. These services fall under the departments of Education and Early Years, Health and Wellness, and...
Because the cheapest energy is the energy you never use, energy efficiency can save Islanders money and reduce energy use. Islanders who are interested in reducing their energy consumption can benefit from energy efficiency grants and rebates. Islanders with low-to-moderate...
PEI is affected by coastal erosion and coastal flooding. Because of our changing climate, inland flooding is also a risk in certain areas across the province. Erosion and flooding are hazards that impact everyone in PEI, in particular, residents and property owners in shoreline...
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important and effective planning tool for predicting the potential environmental consequences of proposed developments. It is a means to identify unwanted effects before they occur and determine appropriate mitigation measures.