Why Nova Scotia’s green grid plan has some residents fired up

By CBC News: The National

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As Nova Scotia transitions to a green energy grid, residents in Pictou County are fighting back against proposed natural gas peaker plants. For The National, CBC’s Taryn Grant explores the tension between the environmental risks and the need for reliable electricity. 00:00 A backup for Nova Scotia green grid 00:47 Natural gas-powered peaker plants 02:20 Opposition group takes fight to court 03:07 Concern about wastewater discharge 05:17 Why not build battery storage? 07:04 Timeline for greening the grid #news #canada #cbcnews The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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