Topic:"Environmental Goals And Climate Change Reduction Act" in M03441

The EAC takes note that: - 1. Scientific assessment of carbon life-cycle considerations have been negligible with respect to the inclusion of large scale forest biomass for renewable electricity in the province of Nova Scotia (for a recent...

AI summary The EAC highlights concerns about the inclusion of large-scale forest biomass in Nova Scotia's renewable electricity strategy due to insufficient scientific assessment of carbon life-cycle impacts. It also criticizes the lack of alignment between renewable electricity regulations and the Natural Resources Strategy and questions the timing of a biomass regulatory hearing.

e guarantees on ecological integrity and work with all stakeholders to implement such standards in the shortest timeframe. Other guidelines and standards can be developed over time" (emphasis added). On July 26, 2010, NSPI & New Page began...

AI summary The EAC reiterates concerns about the forest biomass project, citing imprudence due to lack of stakeholder consensus and potential for increased clear-cutting. The project, involving a 60MW facility, faces scrutiny over its environmental and economic implications, including a significant capital expenditure and reliance on debt financing.