Environment and Sustainability Committee
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Does hydrogen have a future in Halifax?
Experts say hydrogen can be used for vehicles and heating
Protecting Sandy Lake’s largest sub-watershed
The area boasts diverse species and 200-year-old trees
Environment
Unsightly? Unsafe? What it means to naturalize parks
Council agrees potential benefits to protect habitats outweigh risks
Environment
No more plastic bags in Halifax? HRM committee votes for a ban
If council approves, bags could be banned by July 1
Plastic Bags
Council waiting on report; that’s not good enough for iMatter
iMatter is tired of reports and wants to see progress on bag ban
Lake Banook
‘A concerning trend’: Proposed study will investigate Lake Banook’s bacteria
Regional council asked to approve $150,000 to find source of contamination
Sustainability
Polyester or plastic?
Council members pass a motion to look into plastic bag ban or fees