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“As Inuit, we often feel the effects of climate change
more intensely than others,” says Flaherty. “With ice “Renewable energy development in Nunavut
must be fundamentally driven by Inuit and
thawing earlier and earlier every year, it is becoming
communities.”
increasingly difficult to access traditional areas for
hunting and fishing throughout the year. “ than ever to enable the clean energy transition
in Nunavut. In order to do so, renewable energy
“We know that one of the most effective ways development in Nunavut must be fundamentally
of mitigating the effects of climate change is to driven by Inuit and communities.”
transition away from diesel fuel use for electricity
generation, towards a cleaner technology such Renewable energy has the unique ability to provide
as wind, solar, or hydroelectricity,” he says. “With economic, environmental, and social benefits
increased volatility in fuel pricing and cheaper clean through this infrastructure development. Long-term
technologies available, it is now more important revenue generation, reduced greenhouse
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