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- New blog post this week features Oksana Treacy who made the switch from the oil & gas to solar power generation.
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Introducing the Climate Career Blueprint
Introducing our new Climate Career Blueprint. An interactive tool to help map out your transition to a career in the net-zero economy.Continue readingSolar industry shines light on new job opportunities: An interview with Oksana Treacy of SkyFire Energy
A career change was not the original plan, but the evolving renewables sector proved to be an ideal opportunity for OksanaContinue reading -
A silver lining to Budget 2023
On Tuesday afternoon Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland donned the traditional new pair of shoes for Budget Day and delivered a budget which invested billions to address climate change.ListenWe're leaving young people out of the climate conversation
When we talk about climate solutions we're ignoring the young people in the roomListen -
Nunatsiavut Government Youth Energy Training Initiative Solar Installation
Iron & Earth, in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government, hosted a Community Solar Skills Training Program in Rigolet and Hopedale as part of the Youth Energy Training Initiative.Watch videoChange through Action
For years we have been looking underground to find our energy sources. In 2023 it is time to look up. Time to look at solar and wind energy. It is also time to look at how communities can bring the renewable economy into their own backyards and how individuals can be part of that effort.Watch video