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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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“Industry knows that the future is low carbon. They want a clear plan to get there.”

“Industry knows that the future is low carbon. They want a clear plan to get there.”

December 8, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

The British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission is investigating a series of earthquakes that one expert says were very…

The British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission is investigating a series of earthquakes that one expert says were very…

December 2, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

The provincial government offered a suite of tax breaks and incentives for #LNG Canada that results in $5.35 billion…

The provincial government offered a suite of tax breaks and incentives for #LNG Canada that results in $5.35 billion…

October 27, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Amnesty International is deeply disappointed that the BC Supreme Court has decided to allow construction of the Site…

Amnesty International is deeply disappointed that the BC Supreme Court has decided to allow construction of the Site…

October 26, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Four years after the disaster, the mine has not paid a cent in fines.

Four years after the disaster, the mine has not paid a cent in fines.

October 25, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

In a decision without precedent in its 25 years of existence, British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office has…

In a decision without precedent in its 25 years of existence, British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office has…

October 22, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Blueberry’s traditional territory is at the centre of one of the biggest deposits of natural gas on the planet, the…

Blueberry’s traditional territory is at the centre of one of the biggest deposits of natural gas on the planet, the…

October 4, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

Coastal GasLink is a 670-kilometre (420 mile) pipeline designed to transport natural gas from the Montney…

Coastal GasLink is a 670-kilometre (420 mile) pipeline designed to transport natural gas from the Montney…

October 3, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

In the Tsilhqot’in Nation decision in 2014, the SCC held that where First Nations hold Aboriginal title (a type of…

In the Tsilhqot’in Nation decision in 2014, the SCC held that where First Nations hold Aboriginal title (a type of…

September 1, 2018 Steve MacLellan Environment

The Alkali Lake wildfire was measured at a “rough” 100,000 hectares after it merged with three other fires in the…

The Alkali Lake wildfire was measured at a “rough” 100,000 hectares after it merged with three other fires in the…

August 25, 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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