Sludge Watch ==> Nova Scotia gets 'Department of the Environment'

[Maureen Reilly]

Sludgewatch Admin:

Congratulations Nova Scotia.
You now have your own Department of the Environment,,,
Environmental issues are not lumped in with Labour issues any more.

And with all that sewage still going into the Harbour and all that thallium
laced sludge in storage in Halifax - you are going to need extra resources.

When you get around to it, please send out an analysis of your fresh made
N-Viro sludge from the storage sheds. If Nova Scotians are going to start 
drinking milk from cows pastured on this stuff - we may as well  learn what 
is in it.

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New Environment Department Created
Environment
April 24, 2008 2:53 PM

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Minister of Environment Mark Parent introduced a bill today, April 24, to 
formally create a stand-alone department dedicated to the environment.

The move will allow a sharper focus on one of government's five priorities, 
protecting the environment.

"The environment is a priority for everyone -- our citizens, business and 
government," said Mr. Parent. "We are very excited about the renewed focus 
this new stand-alone department will bring to the environment portfolio. Our 
renewed focus will help continue to be environmental leaders in this country 
and around the world."

The Department of Environment will be responsible for dealing with 
climate-change issues, and advancing the province's goals outlined in the 
Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act.

"We are committed to combating climate change, to reducing air emissions and 
waste, and providing increased protection of our land and water," said Mr. 
Parent.

The department will ensure Nova Scotia remains a leader in achieving 
environmentally sustainable economic prosperity.

Mr. Parent was sworn in as Minister of Environment on April 1. The previous 
department responsible for environmental issues, Environment and Labour, 
will cease to exist.

The Department of Environment's new website address is www.gov.ns.ca/nse .


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FOR BROADCAST USE:

      Minister of Environment Mark Parent introduced a bill

today (April 24th) to create a stand-alone department that will

focus on protecting the environment and climate change issues.

      The new Department of Environment will help the province

remain a leader in environmentally sustainable economic

prosperity.

      The previous department responsible for environmental

issues, Environment and Labour, will cease to exist.

      The Department of Environment's new website address is

W-W-W dot gov dot N-S dot C-A slash N-S-E.

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Media Contact: Bruce Nunn
              Department of Environment
              902-424-6427
              E-mail: nunnbx at gov.ns.ca