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Health Risks of Uranium Mining: A Nova Scotian Perspective

Fracking for Profit: The Fraser Institute’s Push in Nova Scotia

Donkin Coal Mine: A Community’s Concerns Resurface as Reopening Looms

Nova Scotia Fracking Will Affect The Vulnerable Populations

The Dangers of Uranium Mining in Nova Scotia

Pushback on Bill No. 6 From Recent Nova Scotia Public Bills Committee presenters

Category: Environment

A new analysis from Carbon Brief, however, suggests that this concern may be overblown.

A new analysis from Carbon Brief, however, suggests that this concern may be overblown.

February 5, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

“The ethical questions surrounding David Bernhardt and his commitment to pandering to oil, coal, and gas executives…

“The ethical questions surrounding David Bernhardt and his commitment to pandering to oil, coal, and gas executives…

February 5, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

At least a third of the ice in the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush will thaw in this century as temperatures rise,…

At least a third of the ice in the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush will thaw in this century as temperatures rise,…

February 5, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Oil is being put on trains and moved across Canada in increasing numbers.

Oil is being put on trains and moved across Canada in increasing numbers.

February 5, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

School strikes across Canada are beginning to gather momentum and media attention, with student leaders from…

School strikes across Canada are beginning to gather momentum and media attention, with student leaders from…

February 4, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Carbon pollution from Canada’s fossil industry and some questionable assumptions about carbon credits are driving…

Carbon pollution from Canada’s fossil industry and some questionable assumptions about carbon credits are driving…

February 4, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Unlike most other areas in north eastern NA, the landscapes of SW Nova Scotia have not recovered or have been very…

Unlike most other areas in north eastern NA, the landscapes of SW Nova Scotia have not recovered or have been very…

February 4, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Everyone knows plants need CO2 to grow.

Everyone knows plants need CO2 to grow.

February 4, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

The Port of Vancouver has cancelled a project permit for a controversial coal export terminal at the Fraser Surrey…

The Port of Vancouver has cancelled a project permit for a controversial coal export terminal at the Fraser Surrey…

February 4, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

With this partnership, Budweiser Canada receives ECOLOGO Certified Renewable Energy Certificates, equivalent to the…

With this partnership, Budweiser Canada receives ECOLOGO Certified Renewable Energy Certificates, equivalent to the…

February 4, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

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  • Health Risks of Uranium Mining: A Nova Scotian Perspective
    Uranium mining presents a range of health risks, largely due to exposure to radon gas, its radioactive decay products, and other occupational hazards. While lung cancer is the most well-established health consequence, evidence also links uranium mining to other cancers and non-cancerous health conditions. […]
  • Fracking for Profit: The Fraser Institute’s Push in Nova Scotia
    Nova Scotia Power is already aiming to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. While natural gas may play a temporary role in that transition, the long-term plan is to switch to hydrogen. Across the province — and the globe — it’s clear we’re moving away from fossil fuels. […]
  • Donkin Coal Mine: A Community’s Concerns Resurface as Reopening Looms
    Cape Breton County already experiences cancer incidence and mortality rates significantly higher than both the national average and the provincial average for Nova Scotia. It's natural to ask: how far might coal ash from the Donkin Mine travel, and what long-term health effects could it cause? […]
  • Nova Scotia Fracking Will Affect The Vulnerable Populations
    Recent studies show potential risks from fracking, particularly for the most vulnerable populations: pregnant people, infants, and children. […]
  • The Dangers of Uranium Mining in Nova Scotia
    If the uranium moratorium is lifted, Nova Scotians would need strong environmental and health regulations to prevent severe contamination risks. […]
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