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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

It’s doubtful that we can expect any help from the federal government.

It’s doubtful that we can expect any help from the federal government.

March 8, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

New Brunswick-based Community Forest International is trying to adapt forests worldwide to the effects of climate…

New Brunswick-based Community Forest International is trying to adapt forests worldwide to the effects of climate…

March 8, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

A retired oil field worker in Alberta has “floated” a novel solution to Alberta’s oil transportation woes: pipe the…

A retired oil field worker in Alberta has “floated” a novel solution to Alberta’s oil transportation woes: pipe the…

March 8, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

“[That] is not an adequate public release of vital information,” he said, noting that the map isn’t anywhere online…

“[That] is not an adequate public release of vital information,” he said, noting that the map isn’t anywhere online…

March 7, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

In 2015 an omnibus federal budget bill passed through Parliament, it ushered in a new era in Canadian history.

In 2015 an omnibus federal budget bill passed through Parliament, it ushered in a new era in Canadian history.

March 6, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Although federal environmental laws should be applicable, Trudeau won’t enforce them.

Although federal environmental laws should be applicable, Trudeau won’t enforce them.

March 5, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Natural Resources Canada said a 4.6-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of central Alberta just before 6 a.m.

Natural Resources Canada said a 4.6-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of central Alberta just before 6 a.m.

March 5, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Well.

Well.

March 5, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

This sleazy saga raises the question: If a government vows to respect judicial independence then throws it under the…

This sleazy saga raises the question: If a government vows to respect judicial independence then throws it under the…

March 4, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

EDMONTON — Mentioning climate change can kill a conversation.

EDMONTON — Mentioning climate change can kill a conversation.

March 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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