Two Great Things Coming Out Of Nova Scotia
#1 - What is the Genuine Progress Index?
The Genuine Progress Index is holistic measurement tool used by communities to determine the real detriments and benefits of economic activity. The characteristics of the GPI create a system that has the ability to converge environmental, social, and economic impacts into one measurement, as it counts any harmful activities as negative, and any beneficial activities as positive.
Ron Colman, the Executive Direct of GPI Atlantic says that “In the Genuine Progress Index, we see the economy serving social goals, and we see human society as completely dependent on an encompassing ecosystem.”
GPI is valued by Nova Scotia for several reasons. First, they believe that it will allow them to make better decisions for the future. They also believe it is beneficial to place a value on things that are believed to be important, such as a clean environment and health, and place a negative value on things that negatively impact us, such as pollution.
Watch the video to learn more about the GPI system and it’s benefits.
#2 - A Class Act
Making Nova Scotia (and Pittsburgh) proud!
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