Nova Scotia invests in climate change adaptations for its seafood industry
- The Nova Scotia government will invest $1.73 million to assist 22 seafood companies in reducing their carbon footprints.
- Funding will support the purchase of electric motors and solar systems to lower fossil fuel consumption for the seafood industry.
- Asadalia Fisheries will receive $250,000 for a hybrid diesel-electric lobster boat, while Lobster Hub Inc. will get $100,000 for a refrigeration unit.
- Ian McIsaac, president of the Seafood Producers Association of Nova Scotia, stated that the funding will enhance the efficiency of the province's processing sector.
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HALIFAX — The Government of Nova Scotia announces that it will spend $1.73 million to help 22 seafood companies and organizations reduce their carbon footprint. Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kent Smith says that much of this money will be used to reduce fossil fuel consumption by helping businesses buy electric motors for their fishing boats and install solar systems. A third call for funding will be launched later this year. Funding recipi…
The Government of Nova Scotia announces that it will spend $1.73 million to help 22 seafood companies and organizations reduce their carbon footprint.
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