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BigDog Radio in Truro reported today.... The Department of Environment has authorized the disposal of more treated hydraulic fracturing wastewater in the cement kiln at Lafarge in Brookfield. The decision means the remaining 5.5 million litres of wastewater at Atlantic Industrial Services in Debert will be sent to the plant once it reopens later this…
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Yes, the title is a spin-off of the old 1960 movie, Village of the Damned. The first time I saw it, those glowing eyes gave me nightmares for weeks! Hopefully it's a long time before our children and grandchildren have glowing eyes from radioactivity, but the day is fast approaching which is the day Atlantic…
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Before the proposed fracking wastewater dumping date, a public hearing will take place to hear appeals against it. It's vital to show strong community support against AIS plans . If we can do this, then there is a good chance they won't look to East Hants to accept their proposal either. There has been a…
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52 Reasons to Save the Bay of Fundy - #1 Memories I see there are 52 reasons to come toThe Bay of Fundy! In my thinking if there are 52 reasons to come to The Bay of Fundy - certainly there are 52 reasons to Save The Bay of Fundy! I chose as #1 - Memories! …
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The Honourable Randy Delorey, Minister of Environment, claims reverse osmosis (RO) is the answer to taking most of the contaminants out of the fracking wastewater that AIS wants to process through the Debert Sewage Treatment Plant. He claims it will be perfectly safe after this, and any toxic elements that aren't completely removed -- will…
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Small Departments with Big Responsibilities Get Cut, AgainBy Jennifer West K’JIPUKTUK (HALIFAX), Nova Scotia (April 10, 2015) – The environment was a particular loser in Nova Scotia’s 2015/16 budget. Not only was there an absence of environmental initiatives, such as carbon pricing or support for the green economy, but the already-tiny departments of Environment, Energy…
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In the menu along the top of this site, there is a new tab named "Forum" which will be a discussion area for our members to share ideas and concerns with each other. Please note, if you're only signed up to receive notifications of new posts, that does not automatically give you a user account…
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The federal government has a role to play in safe guarding the environment, but it seems they are more then willing to sacrifice the Bay of Fundy, as long as it doesn't affect Scott Armstrong's north shore. In various publications that can be found online, Mr. Armstrong opposes fracking on the north shore as stated…
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Concerns continue to flourish over the fracking wastewater that is ready to be released into the Bay of Fundy on April 30th, 2015 subject to an appeal first. Amid the concerns, is the mixing of the toxins into what could already be considered an already polluted bay. In a report published by the Bay of…
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On May 31st 2015, is the proposed date that Atlantic Industrial Systems may start pumping fracking wastewater through the Debert Sewer System which will end up in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. NRDC, the U.S. Natural Resources Defense Council, is a nonprofit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public…
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