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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

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With the click of a button, oil and gas companies can receive certificates for site clean up — almost always without…

With the click of a button, oil and gas companies can receive certificates for site clean up — almost always without…

December 7, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

As one miner — fearful of having to seek work out of town — put it, “[My kids] say ‘where are you going to go, dad?

As one miner — fearful of having to seek work out of town — put it, “[My kids] say ‘where are you going to go, dad?

December 1, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says her government will buy its own rail cars to transport more oil to market.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says her government will buy its own rail cars to transport more oil to market.

November 29, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

In his column, Mason brings home the impact for the Alberta tar sands/oil sands industry, and for the province that…

In his column, Mason brings home the impact for the Alberta tar sands/oil sands industry, and for the province that…

November 26, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Alberta’s government has a long-standing transparency problem when it comes to oil and gas liabilities.

Alberta’s government has a long-standing transparency problem when it comes to oil and gas liabilities.

November 22, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Poitras said Alberta First Nations support the legislation because it gives Indigenous communities a greater say…

Poitras said Alberta First Nations support the legislation because it gives Indigenous communities a greater say…

November 22, 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

A B.C.-based researcher has spent the better part of the last decade investigating the connection between U.S.

A B.C.-based researcher has spent the better part of the last decade investigating the connection between U.S.

November 9, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Critics worry that not only are orphan wells already sitting neglected in farmers’ fields across the province, but…

Critics worry that not only are orphan wells already sitting neglected in farmers’ fields across the province, but…

November 3, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Despite stubborn opposition from the B.C.

Despite stubborn opposition from the B.C.

November 2, 2018 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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