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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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VANCOUVER — Work on a Trans Mountain pipeline crossing in a British Columbia stream has destroyed salmon habitat,…

VANCOUVER — Work on a Trans Mountain pipeline crossing in a British Columbia stream has destroyed salmon habitat,…

January 27, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Earlier this week, the Unist’ot’en Clan of the Wet’suwet’en Nation alleged on social media that pipeline contractors…

Earlier this week, the Unist’ot’en Clan of the Wet’suwet’en Nation alleged on social media that pipeline contractors…

January 25, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

On Monday representatives of environmental group Stand.earth announced they had filed a motion with the NEB to…

On Monday representatives of environmental group Stand.earth announced they had filed a motion with the NEB to…

January 24, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

“I’m glad there were no explosions because that tank farm that is just 250 metres from there is like a bomb waiting…

“I’m glad there were no explosions because that tank farm that is just 250 metres from there is like a bomb waiting…

January 24, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Victoria has become the first city in British Columbia to support a class action lawsuit calling on fossil companies…

Victoria has become the first city in British Columbia to support a class action lawsuit calling on fossil companies…

January 23, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Researchers estimate the population of birds may have been evolving separately on Haida Gwaii for 20,000 years —…

Researchers estimate the population of birds may have been evolving separately on Haida Gwaii for 20,000 years —…

January 22, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

The comments come amid the government’s effort to meet a Federal Court of Appeal directive last August stemming from…

The comments come amid the government’s effort to meet a Federal Court of Appeal directive last August stemming from…

January 22, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

Mawhinney said the initial concern was because the fire was so close to the tank farm, adding that the winds were…

Mawhinney said the initial concern was because the fire was so close to the tank farm, adding that the winds were…

January 21, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

The National Energy Board has rejected a request by Burnaby, B.C., that it rescind orders allowing the company…

The National Energy Board has rejected a request by Burnaby, B.C., that it rescind orders allowing the company…

January 18, 2019 Steve MacLellan Environment

As police enforce a court injunction against two Indigenous camps standing in the way of a proposed B.C.

As police enforce a court injunction against two Indigenous camps standing in the way of a proposed B.C.

January 17, 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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