Public consultation opens in Nova Scotia on new climate change regulations The key targets — reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and new greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by 2030 — were set in legislation passed in October 2019. But all other details related to the Sustainable Development Goals Act were left to regulations. Social Sharing Process will be open for 60 days, and the public has a variety of ways to take part Posted: May 27, 2021 3:16 PM AT | Last Updated: May 27 Environment and Climate Change Minister Keith Irving says the consultation process is designed to reach as many people as possible while being mindful of COVID-19 protocols.(Paul Palmeter/CBC)