Nova Scotia eliminates the Coastal Protection Act, transferring responsibility to property owners and municipalities, while introducing the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities plan with 15 actions for adaptation.
Nova Scotia scraps the Coastal Protection Act, shifting responsibility for coastal protection to individual property owners and municipalities, sparking criticism from opposition and environmental groups. The new plan, Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities, includes 15 actions for property owners, municipalities, and the province to adapt to climate change and protect coastal homes, communities, and natural areas.
February 26, 2024
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