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How Close Is Too Close? Uranium Drilling Near Nova Scotia Communities

Is Pushback Against Mining in Nova Scotia Affecting Premier Tim Houston?

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

Category: Environment

But on Main Street on Thursday, protesters said any fracking in New Brunswick is too close to home.

But on Main Street on Thursday, protesters said any fracking in New Brunswick is too close to home.

November 17, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

It has been calculated by economist Blake Shaffer that the cleanest coal plants, despite being much much dirtier…

It has been calculated by economist Blake Shaffer that the cleanest coal plants, despite being much much dirtier…

November 17, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

The European Parliament decision Tuesday calls for energy savings of 32.5% by 2030, with renewable energy meeting…

The European Parliament decision Tuesday calls for energy savings of 32.5% by 2030, with renewable energy meeting…

November 16, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Governments in 19 of the world’s 20 biggest economies—including Canada—are still paying closer attention to fossil…

Governments in 19 of the world’s 20 biggest economies—including Canada—are still paying closer attention to fossil…

November 16, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

California Superior Court Judge Ioana Petrou granted an early trial Thursday to elderly couple Alva and Alberta…

California Superior Court Judge Ioana Petrou granted an early trial Thursday to elderly couple Alva and Alberta…

November 16, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

BP still has other unexplored claims, and yet another company has plans to start seismic testing next spring, Keddy…

BP still has other unexplored claims, and yet another company has plans to start seismic testing next spring, Keddy…

November 16, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Her appeal came as the province’s environment minister, Iain Rankin, made crystal clear his government won’t change…

Her appeal came as the province’s environment minister, Iain Rankin, made crystal clear his government won’t change…

November 16, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

The American benchmark price for oil is now well below $60 a barrel, having dropped $20 in the last six weeks.

The American benchmark price for oil is now well below $60 a barrel, having dropped $20 in the last six weeks.

November 16, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Tap water is still fine to consume, but residents and businesses in the area are being advised to limit their water…

Tap water is still fine to consume, but residents and businesses in the area are being advised to limit their water…

November 15, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

The Government of Canada has lifted mandatory speed restrictions in the Gulf of St.

The Government of Canada has lifted mandatory speed restrictions in the Gulf of St.

November 15, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

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  • How Close Is Too Close? Uranium Drilling Near Nova Scotia Communities
    Test drilling for uranium may soon begin in areas where Nova Scotians live and farm. Find out why local voices are raising the alarm. […]
  • Is Pushback Against Mining in Nova Scotia Affecting Premier Tim Houston?
    Have you been wondering whether all the protests and opposition to uranium mining and fracking are having any impact on Premier Tim Houston? So far, Houston remains determined to lift Nova Scotia’s long-standing bans on fracking and uranium mining—despite growing public resistance. Here’s where things stand: […]
  • 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? […]
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