Left behind: A critical assessment of gender equity in Project Nujio'qonik's environmental impact statement in the context of Newfoundland's wind-to-hydrogen industry11The authors certify that they have NO affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest (such as honoraria; educational grants; participation in speakers' bureaus; membership, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, or other equity interest; and expert testimony or patent-licensing arrangements), or non-financial interest (such as personal or professional relationships, affiliations, knowledge or beliefs) in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript

A just energy transition away from fossil fuels requires not only technological solutions but socio-cultural changes to facilitate greater equity. This article examines tensions around gender equity and inclusion within the low-carbon transition using Project Nujio'qonik in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, a large-scale wind-to-green hydrogen development (released from environmental assessments in 2023). At the time, the proponent, World Energy GH2, sought to be Canada's first commercial wind-to-green hydrogen producer with the construction over 300 wind turbines in rural communities on Newfoundland's west coast to power a green hydrogen and ammonia plant, geared for European markets. If the development proceeds, the vast scale of the project has the capacity to dramatically reshape the economic, social, environmental, and energy landscapes of Newfoundland's west coast, with significant implications for gender equity.